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CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This project is aimed at employers and the self-employed who carry out work in
confined spaces; it will help them take the necessary action to meet the
requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. It will also be a useful
source of information to anyone involved in carrying out work in confined spaces.
Confined spaces can be deadly
On average, work in confined spaces kills 15 people every year across a widerange of industries, from those involving complex plant through to simple storage
vessels. In addition, a number of people are seriously injured. Those killed
include not only people working in the confined space but those who try to rescue
them without proper training and equipment.
Confined SpacesA confined space means any place in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature,
there arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk of fire or explosion; loss of
consciousness of any person due to an increase in body temperature; loss of
consciousness or asphyxiation of any person due to gas, fume, vapour or lack of
oxygen; drowning of any person due to an increase in the level of liquid; or
asphyxiation of any person who is trapped by a flowing solid.
Confined spaces include any chamber, tank, vat, pit, well, sewer, tunnel, pipe,
flue, boiler, pressure receiver, hatch, caisson, shaft or silo.
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It is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of confined spaces. Some places
may become confined spaces when work is carried out, or during their
construction, fabrication or subsequent modification.
Dangers can arise in confined spaces because of:
• A lack of oxygen.
This can occur:
• Where there is a reaction between some soils and the oxygen in the
atmosphere;
• Following the action of groundwater on chalk and limestone which can produce carbon dioxide and displace normal air;
• In ships’ holds, freight containers, lorries etc as a result of the cargo
reacting with oxygen inside the space;
• Inside steel tanks and vessels when rust forms.
• Poisonous gas, fume or vapor.
These can:
Build-up in sewers and manholes and in pits connected to the system;
Enter tanks or vessels from connecting pipes;
Leak into trenches and pits in contaminated land, such as old refuse tips
and old gas works.
Liquids and solids which can suddenly fill the space, or release gases into
it, when disturbed. Free flowing solids such as grain can also partially
solidify or ‘bridge’ in silos causing blockages which can collapse
unexpectedly.
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Fire and explosions (e.g. from flammable vapors, excess oxygen etc).
Residues left in tanks, vessels etc, or remaining on internal surfaces which
can give off gas, fume or vapor.
Dust may be present in high concentrations, e.g. in flour silos.
Hot conditions leading to a dangerous increase in body temperature.
Some of the above conditions may already be present in the confined
space. However, some may arise through the work being carried out, or
because of ineffective isolation of plant nearby, e.g. leakage from a pipe
connected to the confined space. The enclosure and working space may
increase other dangers arising through the work being carried out, for
example:
Machinery being used may require special precautions, such as provision
of dust extraction for a portable grinder, or special precautions against
electric shock;
Gas, fume or vapor can arise from welding, or by use of volatile and often
flammable solvents, adhesives etc;
If access to the space is through a restricted entrance, such as a manhole,
escape or rescue in an emergency will be more difficult
And the law says:
You must carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks for all work
activities for the purpose of deciding what measures are necessary for safety (The
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999).
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For work in confined spaces this means identifying the hazards present, assessing
the risks and determining what precautions to take. In most cases the assessment
will include consideration of:
The task;
The working environment;
Working materials and tools;
The suitability of those carrying out the task; ‘arrangements for emergency
rescue.
1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of study is to establish a comprehensive system that protects the
employees from a wide range variety of potential hazards while working in the
space.
1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This project work is limited to the Nigerian Gas Company for the health and
safety of all person who need to enter a confined space by preventing exposure to
hazards which may otherwise be experienced when working in a confined space
and thereby prevent collapse, injury, illness or death arising from exposure to
those hazards.
1 .4 SCOPE AND LIMITATION
This project work set on the particular requirements and procedures for Nigeria
can company to ensure that health and safety of any persons required to enter or
work in a confined space. This project work is framed to help Nigeria Gas4
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Company to achieve a high safety standard. It is not exhaustive in its coverage,
but it is intended to cover those areas which are of particular concern in Nigeria
Gas Company.
1.5 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CASE STUDY NIGERIA GAS COMPANY
The Nigerian Gas Company Limited ( NGC )was established in 1998 as one of
the eleven(11) subsidiaries of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation
(NNPC).
It is charged with the responsibility of developing an efficient gas industry to fully
serve Nigeria’s energy and industrial feedstock needs through an integrated gas
pipeline network and also to export natural gas and it derivates to the West
African sub-region.
Nigerian Gas Company is committed to adding value to natural gas and making it
an energy resource of first choice for the gas and making it an energy resource of
first choice for the benefit of all stock holders. The company was initially
established to effectively gather, treat, transmit and market Nigeria and
neighbouring countries. In other delivery efficient service to the numerous
customers the business philosophy has been removed to focus on Transmission,
Distribution, Marketing of natural gas.
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LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
To perform a comprehensive literature review, the following agencies, along with
numerous periodicals & newspaper articles, were queried for information:
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National Institute of Safety & Health (NIOSH)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Fortunately there has been a substantial amount of research documented in this
area of sturdy. This section will review and discuss the defining characteristics of
confined spaces, the unique hazards of confined space operations, and existing
standards for confined space as represented in current literature.
2.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF CONFINED SPACES
According to OSHA’s standard for Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General
Industry; (29 CFR 1910.146), the term “confined space” means a work area that:
1. Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and
perform assigned work; and
2. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and
3. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy (OSHA, 1993).
According to OSHA (1993), a permit-required confined space, or permit space,
means a confined space that has one or more of the following additional
characteristics:
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1. Contains or has known potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
2. Contains material with the potential for engulfing an entrant;
3. Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or
asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls, or a floor that slopes downward
and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or
4. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
A non-permit confined space is a confined space that does not contain or, with
respect to atmospheric hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable
of causing death or serious physical harm.
Confined spaces can masquerade in many different shapes and sizes, and can be
found in a multitude of configurations. Many are located below ground, however
some are found above ground, inside buildings, on the roads, railways and even
on water. See table 1 and figure 1 for examples of confined spaces.
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Source: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. (1994 January)
2.3 HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES
According to Valcount and Gatland (1992), OSHA estimates that more than 2
million employees enter permit-required confined spaces in almost 225,000
workplaces each year. Approximately 50,000 emergency responses are required
and 300 fatalities occur per year due to occupational confined space incidents.
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In addition to being able to recognize confined spaces, a rescuer must also be alert
to, and able to identify, the hazards that may be encountered in confined space
operations. These hazards include both atmospheric and physical hazards.
Atmospheric Hazards
According to Gallagher and Storment (1994) the greatest danger in confined
spaces is hazardous atmospheres. Hazardous atmospheres can be divided into
three categories: asphyxiating, flammable, and toxic.
Asphyxiating Atmospheres
OSHA (1993) defines the term “asphyxiating atmosphere” as an atmosphere that
contains less than 19.5 percent oxygen. Below this concentration a person’s
respiratory function may be compromised and such an atmosphere is therefore
considered to be oxygen- deficient. Effects of oxygen deficiency are shown in
table 2.
Table 2: Potential Effects of Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
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Vines (1996) reports that an industrial brigade firefighter in Cook County, Illinois
died while attempting to rescue three construction workers who fell victim to an
asphyxiating atmosphere while excavating a 13-foot-deep pit in preparation for
pouring a cement floor and walls. Without monitoring the atmosphere or implementing safety precautions such as the use of a breathing apparatus, the
firefighter entered the pit in an attempt to rescue the unconscious workers, and
also fell victim to the oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
Walton (1998) reports the deaths of two workers in a similar tragic incident at a
chicken plant, in Collinsville Alabama. According to John Hall, OSHA’s
Birmingham area director, the employees died from a lack of oxygen after
entering a trailer containing waste breading meal that had been frozen with carbon
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dioxide at the plant. Hall stated that oxygen was displaced by carbon dioxide
when the breading was dumped into the trailer, creating the fatal environment.
In these two case histories, monitoring the atmosphere prior to entry could have
prevented the death of 5 people, including one trained rescuer. Monitoring the
atmosphere before entry into a confined space is a mandatory safety procedure.
2.4 FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
OSHA considers an atmosphere to pose a serious fire or explosion hazard if a
flammable gas or vapor is present at a concentration greater than 10% of its lower
flammable limit (LFL) or if a combustible dust is present at a concentration that
obscures vision at a distance of 5 feet, or less.
A flammable atmosphere can also arise from oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres are defined by OSHA as atmospheres containing
more than 23.5 percent oxygen (see table 2).
NIOSH (1994, p. 37) reports an incident involving failure to monitor a potentiallyflammable/explosive atmosphere that occurred in November of 1984. One worker
died from toxic effects after entering a toluene storage tank. During the rescue
attempt, one firefighter was killed and several were injured when the tank
exploded. Live footage of this tragic event was captured by a news reporter, and is
featured in the video “Firefighter Safety” produced by the National Fire Academy
(1986).
2.5 TOXIC ATMOSPHERES
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In the third category of hazardous atmospheres, OSHA uses the term “toxic
atmosphere” to refer to any atmosphere containing gases, vapors, or fumes known
to have poisonous physiological effects. The most commonly encountered toxic
gases are carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) as shown in tables 3
and 4 . Toxic atmospheres may be caused by a manufacturing process, a product
stored, or a work activity being performed in a confined space.
According to NIOSH (1994, p. 192) three volunteer firefighters died inside a well
after being exposed to carbon monoxide from the exhaust of a portable gasoline
engine-powered pump. The incident occurred after four firefighters from a
volunteer fire department responded to a request from a local resident to remove
the remains of a dead animal from a 33-foot-deep water well. The fire fighters
decided to first pump the water out of the well (approximately 12 feet of water).
One fire fighter climbed down into the well on an aluminum ladder and built a
wooden platform at the 15-foot level. A second fire fighter climbed down into the
well to help position a 9-horsepower gasoline engine-powered pump as it was
lowered down to the platform. The two fire fighters started the engine but were
unable to prime the pump. Within a few minutes the first fire fighter became
dizzy and exited the well. The second fire fighter remained in the well and
became unconscious. In a rescue attempt the first fire fighter climbed back down
into the well, turned the engine off, and then collapsed unconscious over the
engine. By this time, the engine had run for approximately 8 to 9 minutes. Within
minutes several other volunteer fire fighters responding to radio emergency calls
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arrived at the scene. Over the next 3 hours, eight volunteer fire fighters entered
the well in rescue attempts. Only two of the rescuing fire fighters wore
atmosphere-supplying respirators (SCBA type). The first fire fighter was rescued
and revived. The second fire fighter and two other fire fighters attempting rescue
died.
NIOSH investigators concluded that, in order to prevent similar occurrences, fire
departments should develop standard operating procedures for confined space
operations (NIOSH, 1990). Also recommended was the development of a general
safety program and the mandatory use of respiratory protection when operating in
areas where respiratory hazards could occur. To ensure fire fighters are prepared
to safely perform confined space rescue, the investigators emphasized the need for
confined space rescue training.
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2.6 PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Kadiri,S.A. (2008), categorizes physical hazards of confined spaces as those
associated with (1) limited opportunities for entry and exit; (2) limited size of
entry and exit points; (3) limited size of the confined space itself; (4) sharp
objects; (5) irregular, dirty, and slippery walking surfaces and (6) stored flowing
solids (sand, grain, gravel, etc.). The dangers of physical hazards and the
configuration of confined spaces was tragically illustrated in an incident reported
by NIOSH (1994, p. 203) in which a maintenance worker suffocated after being
engulfed by sawdust in a silo. The worker apparently tripped and fell into a
sloping passage leading to the stockpile of sawdust.
Energy sources are also serious hazards in confined space rescue, especially
electrical energy. For example, NIOSH (1994 p. 248) reports a confined space
incident in which an electrician was electrocuted when he contacted an energized
conductor in a manhole in Virginia. This death could have been prevented by
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taking proper safety precautions including locking out the electrical source prior
to entering the space.
Energy hazards must be eliminated altogether or isolated from the entrant or
rescuer prior to entry. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.147, Control of Hazardous
Energy Sources, outlines lockout/tagout procedures and isolation techniques
(OSHA, 1993). In addition to any maintenance lockout/tagout procedures in place
at the time of a rescue, rescue personnel should also institute their own
lockout/tagout procedures before entering a confined space. Tags used should
identify who performed the lockout procedure and keys should be placed under
the control of the incident commander. (CMC Rescue, Inc., 1996, p. 6-17).
The most important safety element to a confined space rescuer is that the energy
source is abated prior to entering the space. See figure 2 for an example of a
rescue lockout/tagout device.
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1. Deficiency of oxygen in air
Air generally comprises 21% oxygen. However, in the following conditions, the
oxygen in the air may decrease, resulting in a menace with human life:
1. Chemical reactions caused by oxygen consumption:
Oxygen is consumed due to oxidation during such processes of welding,
cutting by oxy-acetylene, rusting, naked flame operations, fermentation
and moulding.
2. Substitution:
Oxygen is squeezed out by such inert gases as nitrogen, argon and carbondioxide.
3. Adsorption on surface:
Oxygen is adsorbed by porous surfaces, such as activated carbon.
Changes of the oxygen content in air that is breathed in, can cause the
following
2. Flammable spaces
Flammable gas in a confined space can lead to explosion or fire. A space becomes
flammable when oxygen in the air mixes with flammable gases, vapours or dust.
These gases and vapours may be formed by residues mixed with flammable
substances, the use of flammable substances, or chemical reactions (e.g. the
formation of methane).
Space may also become flammable when combustible dust abounds or flows in
the air when disturbed. Dust may come from agricultural products e.g. flour,
chemicals, plastic particles, medicine or metal powder.
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2.7 EXPLOSIVE DUST
Yellow Phosphorus, Nylon, Wood Dust, Find Sugar, Corn Starch, Chaff,
Polycarbonate
Flammable spaces will explode when contact with igniting sources such as
welding sparks or sparks from portable electrical appliances.
Chemical Substances
The principal means of encountering chemical substances include respiration, skin
absorption and eating.The effects brought by chemical substances upon the human body may be chronic
or acute, depending on the period of contact, the intensity of the hazards during
contact and the impact of such hazards on health, for example, corrosive, toxic or
harmful.
Some poisonous gases emit a particular odour, like the smell of a rotten egg for
hydrogen sulphide; whereas some toxic gases are odourless, like carbon
monoxide, which is both colourless and odourless.
In addition, the unpleasant smell of some toxic gases like hydrogen sulphide is
likely to anaesthetize one's sense of smell soon after contact so that one may no
longer sense its existence. Therefore, only the use of scientific equipment is
reliable to measure the existence of chemical.
2.8 CONTROL MEASURES
Provide adequate lighting in all confined work areas.
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Ensure works in confined areas have at least two nos. workers or operatives as a
minimum, or record of operatives entering and exiting confined areas.
All demolition works in confined areas are to be mechanically ventilated where
possible or appropriate.
Personal protective equipment
Safety boots and helmets should be worn at all times.
Use of safety nets and safety harnesses may be required.
Information, instruction and training
Basic training in the form of tool-box talks should be provided to all workers prior to working in confined areas.
All operatives and workers are to be fully aware of emergency procedures where
access is limited.
Emergency procedures
Standard site emergency procedures should be observed and all persons must
know how to raise the alarm in an emergency.
Monitoring procedures
Supervisors should take disciplinary action against any workers found
undertaking unauthorised work in confined areas.
Safety checks are to be carried out to lighting and mechanical ventilation systems
in confined areas, and a site record kept for inspection. by Claudio Corallo(2009)
Isolation
Mechanical and electrical isolation of equipment is essential if it could otherwise
operate, or be operated, inadvertently, if gas fume or vapor could enter the
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confined space,. Physical isolation of pipe, etc need to be made. Isolation can
include lockout/tagout of power sources, blanking and bleeding feel lines,
disconnection belt and chain drives, and security moving parts with chains of
blocks. In all cases a check should be made to ensue isolation is effective.
Decontaminating by various cleaning methods removes hazardous materials.
Cleaning Before Entry (Purging)
This may be necessary to ensure fumes do not develop from residue e.t.c while
the work is being done purging clears the existing atmosphere by displaying it
with water, vapor or forced air. Ventilating with pure oxygen, however, is aserious fire and explosion hazard is prohibited.
Testing the Atmosphere
It is important to understand that some gases or vapors are heavier than air and
will settle to the bottom of a confined space. Also, some gases are lighter than air
and will formed around top of the confined space. Therefore, i.e is necessary to
these all areas (tip, middle and bottom) of a confined space with properly
calibrated testing instruments to determine what gas is present. If testing reveals
oxygen-deficiency, or the presence of toxic gases or vapors, the space must be
ventilate and re-tested before workers enter. If ventilation is not possible and
entry is necessary (for emergency recues, for example), workers must have
appropriate respiratory protection.
Ventilation
Ventilation by a blower or fan may be necessary to remove harmful gases and
vapours from a confined space. There are several methods for ventilating a
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confined space. A common method of ventilation requires a large hose, one and
attached to a fan and the other lowered into a manhole or opening. For example, a
manhole would have the ventilating hose run to the bottom to blow out all
harmful gases and vapours. The air intake should be placed in an area that will
draw in fresh air only, ventilation should be continuous where possible because in
many confined spaces the hazardous atmosphere will form again when the flow
air is slopped.
2.9 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES STANDARD
The OSHA regulations discussed in this report were published to prevent
accidents during confined space operations (Grant, 1992). Industries that have
permit-required confined spaces are obligated by federal law to make these spaces
safe for workers. The failure of an employer to comply with OSHA mandates can
bring expensive fines. Penalties for non-compliance can range from a simple
warning to fines of $70,000 per day per violation.
According to the language of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 standard, each
employer who authorizes an employee to enter a permit space, must develop and
implement a written permit-required confined space entry program (OSHA,
1993).
The entry permit that documents compliance with the section and authorizes entry
to a permit space must identify:
1. The permit space to be entered;
2. The purpose of entry;
3. The date and the authorized duration of the entry permit;
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4. The authorized entrants within the permit space, by name or by such other
means as will enable the attendant to determine quickly and accurately, for
the duration of the permit, which authorized entrants are inside the permit
space;
5. The personnel, by name, currently serving as attendants;
6. The individual, by name, currently serving as entry supervisor, with a space
for the signature or initials of the entry supervisor who originally authorized
entry;
7. The hazards of the permit space to be entered;8. The measures used to isolate the permit space and eliminate or control permit
space hazards before entry;
9. The acceptable entry conditions;
10. The results of initial and periodic test, accompanied by the names or initials
of the tester and by an indication of when the tests were performed;
11. The rescue and emergency services that can be summoned and the means for
summoning those services;
12. The communication procedures used by authorized entrants and attendants to
maintain contact during the entry;
13. Equipment, such as personal protective equipment, testing equipment,
communication equipment, alarm systems, and rescue equipment, to be
provided for compliance with this section;
14. Any other information whose inclusion is necessary, given the circumstances
of the particular confined space, in order to ensure employee safety; and
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15. Any additional permits, such as hot work permits, that have been issued to
authorize work in the permit space.
2.10 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS IN LITERATURE REVIEW
In summary, the literature review reinforced the need for the Nigeria Gas
Company to extend their routine pre-incident planning efforts in confined space.
The existing literature also emphasized the hazards that may be present, utilize
proper equipment to abate or isolate the hazards, and utilize proper procedures
to ensure a safety.Literary, research identified several existing standards that provide excellent
guidance in achieving all these requirements.
The literature review emphasized the need for standard operating procedures to
be developed and followed during confined space operations. The literature
review also reinforced the need for specialized training for personnel involved in
confined space operations.
CHAPTER THREE
This chapter dealt with the methodology and research design in which the sources
of data, sample size, sampling techniques, method of data collection were
discussed.
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3.0.0 METHODOLOGY AND RESECRCH DESIGN
The methodology of this study were survey in nature .data was collected and
analysed that reliable decision could be achieved and further interpreted in amanner that compares the response to the questionnaire in a more understandable
form.
3.1.0 SOURCES OF DATA
There are two different sources of data .they are
3.1.1 PRIMARY SOURCES
This consists of the data collected from the field which include the use of
questionnaire and oral interview.
3.1.2 SECONDARY SOURCES
This includes textbooks, related literature and consultation with safety
professionals.
3.2.0 SAMPLING METHOD
The methods of sampling consist of the workers at confined space site and the
main office which constituted the managers, supervisors, foremen, and labourer of
the confined space.
3.3.0 INSTRUMENTS USED
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1. ORAL INTERVIEW: this involves face to face source of formation and it
through direct contact with the respondents. Since this research work is
vital, some respondents responded positively or negatively to the
interview.
2 SECONDARY SOURCE: Textbooks and journals.
3 QUESTIONNAIRE
The questionnaire design is the structured close ended form .the questions were
stated in multiple forms for the respondents to choose any response that best suits
them form the alternatives.
The questionnaire contain the twenty (10) Questions and are prepared in such way
that they seek answer to the research questions. The questions are also related and
frame in line with the aim and objectives of the study to which the respondent give
answers to .the total of thirty questionnaires where distributed and collected.
PETROLEUM TRAINING INSTITUTE
P.M.B .20,
DELTA STATE.
Department of Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology
Dear Respondent,
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This questionnaire is part of the project work of ND final year student of safety
department .please kindly tick ( ) or mark ( ) on your best options .All responses will
be treated as confidential.
INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: PERSONAL DATA
SEX: Male Female
AGE: 15-20yrs 21-25yrs 26-30yrs 31-35yrs
36-40yrs above 40yrs
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSchool Cert. OND HND B.Sc
M.Sc Others
POSITION : Foreman Supervisor Manager Labourer
YEAR OF EXPERIENCE:
1 - 3yrs 4- 6yrs 7- 10yrs 10-15 yrs 16above
SECTION B
1 Is there a standard safety procedure during operations?
Yes No
2. Do you have permit to work before working ?
Yes No
3. Will the atmosphere in the space be monitored while work is going on ?
Yes No
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4. Is there potential need for personal protective equipment while working in
confined understood?
Yes No
5. Is special clothing required (boots, chemical suits, glasses, etc.)?
Yes No
6. Will the standby person be able to see and /or hear the person inside at all times?
Yes No
7. Do you continuously monitor oxygen content?
Yes No8. Are MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirators of the type required available at the
worksite?
Yes No
9. Has the space been cleaned before entry is made?
Yes No
10. Are you familiar with emergency rescue procedures?
Yes No
Source of questionnaire www.confined space safety question.
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULT AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
In this chapter the research data on safety practices in the confined space using
Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) as case study were presented and analyzed.
4.0 PRESENTATION OF DATA`
The data collected were arranged prevented in tabular form and summarized. The
data were then presented in bar chart. The result obtained in this study were in
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two categories. Firstly the demographic characteristics of the respondent were
presented.
Secondly, the responses of the questions in questionnaire were presented.
4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
Table 4.1
SEX OF RESPONDENTS
SEX RESPONSE PERCENTAGE%
MALE 27 90FEMALE 3 10 TOTAL 30 100
Table 4.2
AGE OF RESPONDENTS
AGE RESPONSE PERCENTAGE%15-20YEARS 2 6.721-25YEARS 4 13.326-30YEARS 9 3031-35YEARS 6 20
36-40YEARS 5 17.9ABOVE
40YEARS
4 13.3
TOTAL 30 100
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS
QUALIFICATION RESPONS
E
PERCENTAGE%
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE 12 40OND 6 20HND 4 13.3BSC 5 16.5MSC 1 3.5
OTHERS 0 0 TOTAL 30 100
Table 4.4
POSITION OF RESPONDENT
POSITION RESPONSE PERENTAGE%MANAGER 1 3.4
SUPERVISOR 5 17.9FOREMEN 6 20
LABOURER 18 60 TOTAL 30 100
Table 4.5
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
WORKING
EXPERIENCE
RESPONSE PERENTAGE%
1-3YEARS 12 404-6YEARS 13 43.3
7-10 YEARS 3 10.711-15YEARS 1 3.4
16ABOVE 1 3.4TOTAL 30 100
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Table 4.6
SUMMARY RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE
QUESTIONS PERCENTAGE%
YESRESPONS
E
PERCENTAGE%
NORESPONS
E
Is there a standard safety procedureduring operations?
83.3 25 16.7 5
Do you have permit to work beforeworking?
86.7 26 13.3 4
Is there potential need for personal protective equipment while workingin confined understood?
72.4 21 27.6 8
Is special clothing required (boots,chemical suits, glasses, etc.)?
83.3 25 16.7 5
Will the standby person be able tosee and /or hear the person inside atall times?
90 27 10 3
Do you continuously monitor oxygen content?
63.3 19 36.5 11
Are MSHA/NIOSH-approvedrespirators of the type requiredavailable at the worksite?
34.5 20 66.7 10
Has the space been cleaned beforeentry is made?
72.4 21 27.6 8
Are you familiar with emergencyrescue procedures?
96.7 29 3.3 1
Is the intake for the ventilationsystem located in an area that is freeof combustible dusts and vapoursand toxic substances
18 60 12 40
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FIG. 1: SEX OF RESPONDENTS
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30
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FIG. 2: AGE OF RESPONDENTS
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Series1
FIG 3: POSITION OF RESPONDENT
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FIG. 5: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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FIG. 6 : SUMMARY RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION IN THE
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RESPONSE
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4.2 INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE DATA PRESENTED
Data interpretation and analysis are important and involves the conversion of
series of collected information response to the interview, questions and recording
your observation into descriptive statement drawing inference about their
relationship Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) was chosen as the case study with
thirty (30) questionnaires distributed to workers and all the respondents responded
to the interview.
In the above questionnaire, it shows that out of thirty people interviewed, 90%
were male and 10% were female probably because of the nature of the job. Table
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4.1.2 the age distribution of the respondent show that majority of the workers
(40%) fall within the age group of 26-30years, because confined space job are
mainly for able body men and health persons especially while working in the
storage tanks.
Table 4.1.3 the educational qualification of the respondents 40% of the have
school certificate because to enter a confined space does not need qualification
but only induction.
Table 4.1.4 how the position of the respondent .From the table,60% were labourer
,20% were foremen ,17.9% were supervisors and 3.4% were managers. The
above explanation show that majority of the workers are labourer and foremen,
supervisor and managers who work in a confined space.
Table 4.1.5 represented the working experience of the respondents. Out of thirty
(30) people surveyed 43.3% have been working in a confined space.
Table 4.1.6 represented the questions about general safety rules that guide
workers .90% respondent answered YES, while 10% answered NO to the
questions. This shows that majority of the workers have safety rules that they
follow. While very few did not follow.
Table 4.1.7 asked questions on if there is a standard safety procedure during
operation in a confined space .83.3% of the respondents answered YES while
16.7 % of the respondent answered NO. The significance of this is majority of the
workers have the basic knowledge on the safety associated in a confined space.
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Table 4.1.8 asked questions Do you have permit to work before working. .86.7 %
of the respondent answered YES while 13.3% of the respondent answered NO.
This shows that there is a permit to work before work is carried out in a confined
space.
Table 4.1.9 asked questions on are the potential need for personal protective
equipment in a confined space understood. 72% of the respondent answered YES
and 27.6% answered NO. This shows that the used of personal protective
equipment is needed to be put in place.
Table 4.1.10 asked questions Is special clothing required (boots, chemical suits,
glasses, etc). 83.3% of the respondent answered YES. 16.7% of the respondent
answered NO. This signifies that proper clothing is been provided for work.
Table 4.1.11 asked questions Will the standby person be able to see and/or hear
the person inside at all times? .90% of the respondent answered YES 10% of the
respondent answered NO . This shows that provision for a standby person have
been made at all time.
Table 4.1.12 asked questions Do you continuously monitor oxygen content?.
63.3% of the respondent answered YES while 36.5% answered No. This simply
means that there is need that the company should do something about the
monitoring of the space.
Table 4.1.13 asked questions Are MSHA/NIOSH- approved respirators of the
type required available at the worksite? 34.5% of the respondent answered YES.
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66.7% answered NO . This shows that the respirator needed to be replaced to
meet the required standard.
Table 4.1.14 asked questions Has the space been cleaned before entry is
made?.72.4% of the respondent answered YES . 27.6 answered NO. This shows
that cleaning before entering depends on the nature of the job to be carried out at
that particular time.
Table 4.1.15 asked questions Are you familiar with emergency rescue
procedure? .96.7% of the respondent answered YES . 3.3% answered NO. This
shows that the workers are familiar with emergency procedure if need be.
Table 4.1.15 asked questions Is the intake for the ventilation system located in an
area that is free of combustible dusts and vapours and toxic substances? .60% of
the respondent answered YES . 40% answered NO. This shows that cleaning
before entering depends on the nature of the job to be carried out at that particular
time.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
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5.1 CONCLUSION
Sincerely, this project work has made it clear that Nigerian Gas Company
(NGC) has made safe work procedure their priority and necessary control
measures are put in place ensure perfect job process and accident free.
From the research it shows that the respondent attitude towards the compliance of
the approved safety standard is satisfactory.
Finally, Nigerian Gas Company ( N G C ) are great effort for the control and
prevention of confined accident by enforcing the safety procedures and updatingtheir workers on new development and also, all necessary personal protective
equipment are put in place .
5.2 RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings in the course of this study, the following are recommended
and put forward for an excellent result of work in a confined space.
Having carried out a careful study on confined space safety using a case study of
Shell Petroleum Development Company, i wish to recommend that;
1. A permit to work procedure should be use to provide the basis for
control, the precaution stated on the work permit and associated certificate
should be understood and observed ,the personnel working in confined
space should familiar with the hazard that may be present in confined
space.
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2. A clear safety policy.
3. Well organised safety training programme for all workers.
4. Adequate training /education should be given to employees
concerned when there is change in the procedure performing specific job
in a confined space.
5. Regular inspection of tools, materials and equipments before and
during use by the instructor to ensure good working condition.
6. Provision of recommended safety standard of personal protective
to all workers to enhance good working condition.
7. Avoidance of unsafe act during job or operation.
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CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN GAS COMPANYIN DELTA STATE
BY
OLESIN OLUWABUSAYO DAMILOLA
M08/ICE/ND/ISET /3609
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM TRAINING INSTITUTE ,P.M.B20,E FFURUN ,DELTA .
NIGERIA.
DECEMBER ,2011.
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CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN GAS COMPANYIN DELTA STATE
BY
OLESIN OLUWABUSAYO DAMILOLAM08/ICE/ND/ISET /3609
A PROJECT PRESENTED TO THEDEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
ANDENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY,
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THEREQUIREMENT FORTHE AWARD OFNATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM ININDUSTRIAL SAFETY PETROLEUM
TRAINING INSTITUTE EFFURUN DELTASTATE ,NIGERIA
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DECEMBER ,2011.
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this projects work was carried out by OLESIN
OLUWABUSAYO DAMILOLA Matriculation number MO8/ICE/ND/ISET/3609
of the department industrial safety and environment technology under the
supervision.
______________________ ______________________
MR. AJISAFE DR. G.O. AGIRI
PROJECT SUPERVISOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
DATE: _________________ DATE: __________________
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DEDICATION
This project work is dedicated to Jehovah my creator: In him come my success,happiness and victory. Also to my dear parents Mr. And Mrs. S.P Olesin for their full
support, encouragement, and payers. Thank you for the endless support and
encouragement
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Many thanks to Almighty God who brought me this far in life and in my academics. The
successful completion of this project would not have been possible without the assistance
of various people, either directly of indirectly. I wish to pay my glowing tribute to them .
My profound thanks go to my parents Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Olesin for their love, care,
moral, financial support,and prayers.
I wish to acknowledgement my supervisor Mr. Ajisafe for his support toward the
completion of this project
I really thank the Head of Department of Industrial Safety And Environmental
Technology Dr. G.O. Agiri and also Mr. Ajibade F. Bright General studies department
PTI for is total support towards the success of this work.
Finally, special to Mr. and Mrs. Kareem, Eghuaroje Jonathan and my course mates.
Thank you all.
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