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ENTERING VESSELS AND CONFINED SPACES ATTACHMENT I
PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT SH-1940
STANDBY ("HOLE WATCH") INSTRUCTIONS
You should be thoroughly familiar with the following duties when you assume the responsibilities of standby for a person or persons working Inside a vessel or confined space.
Your primary responsibilities are:
1. The safety of personnel working in the vessel or confined space.
2. Maintaining the conditions and requirements listed on the Fire and Safety Permit.
3. Evacuating the vessel if you observe any condition which you consider
hazardous.
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4. Getting help if any emergency develops - Never attempt to enter the vessel or confined space, even in an emergency, until help has arrived.
The circumstances and conditions of the job will determine the safety requirements and what your standby duties are. However, the following duties are basic to all jobs.
1. Do not leave your assignment while personnel are inside the vessel or confined space (the only exception is to get help in an emergency). If other duties require you to leave your standby assignment have all personnel evacuate the enclosure.
2. Be on the alert. Try to anticipate and prevent any conditions that would be hazardous.
3. Prevent the fouling of air lines and/or lifelines (when required).
4. If you are required to have respiratory equipment or lifelines available, be certain that you know how to use this equipment.
5. Upon completion of the job, clean and return all special equipment to its proper location.
6. If you have any questions regarding the job, check with your foreman.
DPMC-02046
LAM 008574