During a survey on a chemical tanker you are asked to enter a void space between two cargo tanks and inspect for damage. The tanks routinely carry petroleum. The request is unexpected because it is not a scheduled inspection and the space has not been opened for a considerable amount of time. The request is made in an ad hoc manner by a junior engineer who is not part of the ship's team responsible for the inspection. Conduct a risk assessment identifying what you believe to be the three most significant risks in undertaking this inspection and propose mitigating measures to control those risks.

Your answer should make reference to the probability of occurrence and magnitude of the risk (using simple classifications) to assess the level of risk and your mitigating measures should make reference to the hierarchy of 5 types of control measures, addressing each one in your answer.

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The three most significant risks in undertaking this inspection are 1 Risk of explosion or fire Ther... View the full answer