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procedures;
       checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in confined spaces;
       checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and
       instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques
All seafarers should be trained in confined space safety, including the on board procedures for identifying, assessing and controlling risks associated with entry into confined spaces.
All equipment (such as rescue equipment, portable oxygen/multi-gas detector etc.) used in connection with confined space entry should be in good working condition and inspected before use. The manufacturers' instructions should be strictly followed to ensure that the correct equipment is assembled. The seafarer using the equipment should be trained to use the equipment before entry.
No person should open or enter a confined space unless authorised by the person in command or the nominated responsible person and unless the relevant safety procedures are followed. Chapter 7 provides further guidance on working in confined spaces.
Each drill should be recorded in the ship's log book.

4.6              Man overboard drills and rescue at sea
The ship's emergency plan must include specific plans and procedures for the recovery of persons from water.[16]
The plans and procedures must identify measures to be taken to minimise the risk to seafarers involved in the recovery operations and the equipment intended to be used for recovery purposes.
Ship-specific procedures should specify the anticipated conditions under which a recovery operation may be conducted safely by taking into account:
       manoeuvrability of the ship;
       freeboard of the ship;
       points of the ship to which casualties may be recovered;
       characteristics and limitations of equipment intended to be used for recovery operations;
       available seafarers and personal protective equipment;
       wind force, direction and spray;
       significant wave height;
       period of waves;
       swell; and
       safety of navigation.
As far as reasonably practicable, man overboard drills involving the manoeuvring of the vessel should be conducted at regular intervals.
Drills conducted in harbour or anchorages should be as realistic as possible and include manoeuvring the craft and recovering a training dummy or manikin from the water. Drills should also ensure that seafarers are familiar with the plans, procedures and equipment for recovery of persons from the water. Such drills may be conducted in conjunction with routine man overboard drills.
Where a fast rescue boat (FRC) is carried, it should be launched each month and tested in the water in a harbour or safe anchorage.
Prior to launching the rescue boat, communication with the deck and bridge should be checked.
Working lifejackets that do not restrict free movement should be worn. Immersion suits should be worn where there is a risk of hypothermia.
Rescue boat crews should receive training