INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE ATTENUATION TANK ENSURING THE READINESS PRIOR TO THE APPLYING CHEMICALS

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REPORT FOR THE READINESS CHECK PRIOR TO THE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

As part of the site preparation for chemical injection and GRP lamination for waterproofing in the tank in the underpass. Below is the report of the combined comprehensive inspection with HSE and the Construction team today (DD.MM.YYYY) specifically for the entry of confined space in the attenuation tanks. The inspection was focused on the use of the type of chemicals, (as per the method statement the chemical that contains substances that lead to fire, ill health, and environmental pollution) access and egress, emergency rescue arrangement, communication system, use of equipment, permit to work system and its approval before entering, job rotation, whole watch, etc.

The following are observed during the inspection and were discussed with the Construction team for preparation prior to the commencement of any activities in the attenuation tank:

1. Safe access with alternative access shall be provided. Since the current access provided is found not safe some of the access lengths and breadth are very narrow where safe and easy access is not possible.  
2. A dedicated emergency rescue point with a tripod and winch shall be provided. Also ensures the workers wear a full body harness all the time while in confined spaces as per emergency requirements.
3. Ventilation and its airflow to be improved. As it lacks ventilation inside the attenuation tanks as the exhaust system and internal ventilation provided are found insufficient.
4. An effective two-way communication system is to be established prior to the entry of a confined space for emergency and often monitoring of the workers' activities in confide space.    
5. Throughout the activity in the attenuation, limit the use and storage of chemicals and shall be controlled by establishing a daily COSHH assessment and following the SDS requirement.
6. Job rotation shall be mandatorily practiced considering the adverse weather condition, type of chemical and equipment used, etc. This shall be enforced and monitored through the entry-exit record by a competent person. 
7. All the workers entering the confide space and the team involved in the activity must be third-party trained and daily briefed about the risk and best practices as per their job type. 
8. Avoid engaging in activities on the south and north sides of the underpass beside the live road unless sufficient temporary traffic arrangements have been made available.
9. The atmospheric check shall be conducted frequently, and suitable fire safety arrangements shall be provided.
10. Competent supervision shall be consistently presented to monitor the activities for safety compliances. 

The concern above were discussed for the site arraignment as per confide space safety requirements but are not limited to further safety arrangements to improve for a better workplace. 

Note* 

This report will give you a basic idea for further modification and help the safety officer lone handling a site and struggling to draft a detailed letter to the contractor, subcontractor, department, manager, or worker in charge. The location, the mode of operation, and the environment may vary as per the scope of work and the geography of the workplace.