ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
79. Precautions in places where dangerous fumes likely
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
79. Precautions in places where dangerous fumes likely
(1)Where work has to be done inside any chamber, tank, vat, pit or other confined space, in which dangerous fumes are liable to be present—(a)the confined space shall be provided with adequate means of egress; and(b)no person shall enter the confined space for any purposes unless the following requirements are complied with—(i)all practicable steps shall be taken to remove any fumes which may be present and to prevent any ingress of fumes and, unless it has been ascertained by a suitable test that the space is free from dangerous fumes, the person entering shall wear a belt to which there is securely attached a rope of which the free end is held by a person outside; or(ii)the person entering shall wear a suitable breathing apparatus; and(c)suitable breathing apparatus, a suitable reviving apparatus and suitable belts and ropes shall be provided and maintained so as to be readily accessible;(d)a sufficient number of the persons employed shall be trained and practiced in the use of such apparatus and in the method of restoring respiration; and(e)no person shall enter a confined space for any purpose unless authorized in writing by the occupier.(2)No person shall perform work in a confined space unless he is sufficiently trained and informed on hazards involved in confined spaces.