ABE Task 10.6.B

Dangers of enclosed space entry

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 10.6.B , 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 or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,	the candidate demonstrates understanding of the dangers involved in an enclosed space entry.	The candidate describes possible scenarios which could occur during an enclosed space entry, including: Workers being overcome by fumes and lack of oxygen Rescuers not using proper safety equipment and being overcome by the hazard; and What stand-by personnel should do in trying to affect a rescue with proper equipment.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

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

the candidate demonstrates understanding of the dangers involved in an enclosed space entry.

The candidate describes possible scenarios which could occur during an enclosed space entry, including:

Workers being overcome by fumes and lack of oxygen
Rescuers not using proper safety equipment and being overcome by the hazard; and
What stand-by personnel should do in trying to affect a rescue with proper equipment.