Confined space activity has been observed being conducted at LTCP area with inadequate CS arrangements and control measures. • Ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, rescue arrangements, and suitable access and egress are not provided.  • The worker was found to be working within the manhole without gas monitoring equipment. • Energized cables were trailing inside the manhole and using of drilling and grinding machine which are prone to damage and poses potential electric hazard to the operative working in the manhole. • No adequate supervision at the location for this high-risk activity to review compliance against the requirements. • No firefighting arrangement was in place (fire extinguisher, sand, fire blanket). Action – CMA temporarily suspended the related confined space activity. All issues noted were addressed directly to PIVOT Engineer Mr. Vinod and HSEO for immediate rectification. PIVOT to ensure that adequate corrective actions and suitable control measures are in place and findings has been rectified and mitigated.
Hazard category: Confined Spaces