What are regulations regarding Pumproom Entry ?

1. Pumproom Entry

1.1 The pump-room is an enclosed space where the atmosphere may be hazardous to personnel due to the presence of hydrocarbon or toxic gases and / or oxygen deficiency.

1.2 As pumprooms are enclosed spaces, are therefore fully applicable to them. However, due to the physical arrangement of pumprooms, and the machinery and equipment fitted, the risks to personnel are materially different, and therefore different procedures apply. Those procedures are set out in this section.

2. Entry Restrictions

2.1 Entry into any pump room is strictly prohibited unless the procedures for pump-room entry as described herein have been fully complied with, and a VALID Pump-room Entry Permit has been issued. In addition, no person may enter any pump-room without first: