You are the NACE Coating Inspector on a tank lining project and are asked to perform a high voltage holiday test after the coating applicators have completed their final repairs. After meeting all the confined space entry permit you enter the tank and notice a very strong odor of solvent.

You are the NACE Coating Inspector on a tank lining project and are asked to perform a high voltage holiday test after the coating applicators have completed their final repairs. After meeting all the confined space entry permit you enter the tank and notice a very strong odor of solvent.

Your first course of action should to:
A . Investigate to find the source of the odor
B . Don your air supplied respirator and continue the testing
C . Exit the tank and immediately and report the problem to the nearest safety supervisor
D . Exit the tank and document the incident in your daily report

Answer: C