Risk Assessment Form
Name of Ship: M/V Impression Bay
Assessment carried out by:
Type of Operation: Enclosed Space Entry
Date assessment was carried out: 18-March-2022
What are the
hazards?
Who might be
harmed and
how?
What are you already
doing to control the
risks?
What further action do
you need to take to
control the risks?
Who needs
to carry out
the action?
When is the
action
needed by?
Done
Toxic Atmosphere
Person entering and
inside the enclosed
space may have
impaired judgement,
be unconscious, or
even loss his life
because of the
various acute effect
of toxic atmosphere.
Calibrate the safety
equipment needed for the
operation, checking the
atmosphere if safe for
entry, and ventilate the
enclose space prior and
during entry.
Calibration and
maintenance of all
operation related
equipment, as well as a
check/inspect prior to entry.
Officer in
charge of
calibration
and
equipment
maintenance.
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space
18March2022
What are the
hazards?
Who might be
harmed and
how?
What are you already
doing to control the
risks?
What further action do
you need to take to
control the risks?
Who needs
to carry out
the action?
When is the
action
needed by?
Done
Flammable or
Explosive
Atmosphere
Person inside the
enclosed space may
be harmed due to
atmosphere that is
flammable that can
ignite and cause
explosion.
To avoid an explosion,
frequent LEL percentage
check must be done, no
use of electrical
equipment, and no hot
work.
During the safety meeting,
inform the entering party of
the space restrictions and
provide explicit directions.
Management
level officer
and the
entering
party.
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space.
18March2022
Oxygen Deficiency
Person inside the
enclose space might
experience nausea
and vomiting,
collapse,
convulsions, coma
and death because
of insufficient supply
of oxygen.
Test the atmosphere for
the oxygen level using the
right equipment prior
entering.
Keeping the enclosed
space ventilated.
All person in
charge during
the operation
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space.
18March2022
What are the
hazards?
Who might be
harmed and
how?
What are you already
doing to control the
risks?
What further action do
you need to take to
control the risks?
Who needs
to carry out
the action?
When is the
action
needed by?
Done
Oxygen Enrichment
Person inside the
enclose space.
Oxygen enrichment
increases the risk of
fire and explosion.
Before entering, check the
oxygen level and regularly
check on it.
All equipment must be
calibrated and maintained,
and there must be a
thorough check/inspection
prior to entry and
continuous monitoring until
the operation is completed.
Chief officer
and assisting
team.
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space.
18March2022
Inadequate Lighting
Person inside the
enclose space can’t
see properly due to
insufficient lighting
which causes slips
or other accident
which may lead to
injuries or even
worse outcomes.
Provide proper lighting to
the enclosed space,
provide appropriate
torches to the person
entering. Proper PPE
should be equipped prior
entry.
Establish a communication
plan (VHF/UHF bridge) to
keep everyone informed at
all times. Typically, a twominute interval is used.
Bridge team
and person
inside the
enclosed
space.
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space.
18March2022
Flowing Liquid or
Free Flowing solid
Person inside
enclose space may
drown, suffocate,
burn and have other
injuries.
Prior to entering, the
operation will be
continuously monitored, a
life line will be used, and
an effective emergency
and rescue plan will be
discussed.
Check/ Inspection before
entry and a stand by
personnel and emergency
response team and
equipment always on
scene.
Chief officer,
stand by
team, and
emergency
response
team.
Prior/During
the entry in
enclosed
space.
18March2022