What is the Gas Free Engineer Log and how is it maintained?

• A. Issued and maintained for each confined space that is inspected or tested; Maintained for 12 months from completion date of specific job
• B. Issued for every vessel; Maintained for 24 months
• C. Issued for each shift; Maintained for 6 months
• D. Issued for only the most critical spaces; Maintained indefinitely

Answer: (A)

The Gas Free Engineer Log is the official record that documents the gas-free status of a confined space after it has been inspected and tested. It is issued for each confined space that is inspected or tested, and it is maintained for 12 months from the completion date of that specific job. This ensures a traceable safety record for entry within that period. It isn’t issued per vessel or per shift, and it isn’t limited to only the most critical spaces or kept indefinitely.