1 After subsection 10.6.3 "Emergency drills",
insert new subsection 10.6.4 as follows:
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10.6.4
Enclosed space entry
and rescue drills
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.1 Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue
responsibilities should participate in an enclosed space entry and
rescue drill to be held on board the unit, at least once every two
months.
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.2 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should
be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as
appropriate, the guidance provided in the recommendations developed
by the Organizationfootnote.
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.3 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill
should include:
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.1 checking and use of personal protective equipment
required for entry;
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.2 checking and use of communication equipment
and procedures;
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.3 checking and use of instruments for measuring
the atmosphere in enclosed spaces;
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.4 checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures;
and
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.5 instructions in first aid and resuscitation
techniques.
2 Renumber existing subsection 10.6.4 as 10.6.5.
3 After existing section 14.4, insert new sections
14.5 and 14.6 as follows:
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14.5
Procedures for entry into
enclosed spaces
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Written procedures for entry into enclosed spaces should
be provided which should take into account, as appropriate, the guidance
provided in recommendations developed by the Organizationfootnote.
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14.6
Records
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The date when musters and enclosed space entry and rescue
drills are held, details of abandonment drills, drills of other life-saving
appliances and onboard training should be recorded in such logbook
as may be prescribed by the Administration. If a full muster, drill
or training session is not held at the appointed time, an entry should
be made in the logbook stating the circumstances and the extent of
the muster, drill or training session held.
4 Renumber existing sections 14.5 to 14.7 as 14.7
to 14.9, respectively.