ABE Task 10.6.A

Characteristics of enclosed spaces

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 10.6.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Apply occupational health and safety precautions	ABE-C4.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety including working in enclosed spaces

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,	the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the identifying characteristics of an enclosed space.	The candidate describes the characteristics of an enclosed space, including: Limited openings for entry and exit Unfavorable natural ventilation; and Not designed for continuous worker occupancy, and Provides examples, including: a. Cargo spaces b. Double bottoms c. Fuel tanks d. Ballast tanks e. Pump-rooms f. Compressor rooms g. Cofferdams h. Void spaces i. Duct keels j. Inter-barrier spaces k. Engine crankcases; and l. Sewage tanks.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the identifying characteristics of an enclosed space.

The candidate describes the characteristics of an enclosed space, including:

Limited openings for entry and exit
Unfavorable natural ventilation; and
Not designed for continuous worker occupancy, and
Provides examples, including: a. Cargo spaces b. Double bottoms c. Fuel tanks d. Ballast tanks e. Pump-rooms f. Compressor rooms g. Cofferdams h. Void spaces i. Duct keels j. Inter-barrier spaces k. Engine crankcases; and l. Sewage tanks.