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Case study: Confined space fatalities due to hydrogen sulphide

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 27/23
Date
Themes
Confined SpaceContractor ManagementHydrogen SulphidePermit to Work

Summary

This Safety Flash briefly summarises a recent case report on confined space fatalities on board an oil rig during work involving gas sampling/monitoring inside the “spud cans” of the rig. It is included as a reminder of the danger of Hydrogen Sulphide and as a means to facilitate discussion. The full case study, prepared by Dr Ajit C Kulkarni, of Hyperbaric Solutions, Mumbai, India, can be found here.

IMCA SF 27/23. Themes: confined space, contractor management, hydrogen sulphide, permit to work.

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