ABE Task 10.6.C

Safe working practice for enclosed space entry

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 10.6.C , 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 procedures designed to safeguard personnel working in enclosed spaces.	The candidate describes procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship, including: Assessment of risk Entry authorization procedures; and General precautions, including: a. Isolating hazards b. Ventilation c. Interior and exterior illumination d. Communications e. Rescue and resuscitation equipment f. Proper dress and safety equipment g. Briefing of entry crew; and h. Initial and continuous testing.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

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

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of procedures designed to safeguard personnel working in enclosed spaces.

The candidate describes procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship, including:

Assessment of risk
Entry authorization procedures; and
General precautions, including: a. Isolating hazards b. Ventilation c. Interior and exterior illumination d. Communications e. Rescue and resuscitation equipment f. Proper dress and safety equipment g. Briefing of entry crew; and h. Initial and continuous testing.