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High potential near miss: Person found unconscious in confined space

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 14/19
Date
Themes
Confined SpaceEvacuation, Escape and RescueHazardous SubstancesPermit to Work

Summary

An engineer collapsed after entering a nitrogen-filled confined space without a permit, atmospheric testing or safety watch.

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IMCA SF 14/19. Themes: confined space, evacuation, escape and rescue, hazardous substances, permit to work.

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