Confined Space Safe Work Certificates
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A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:
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Is not intended or designed primarily
as a place of work* is at atmospheric pressure |
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May have an atmosphere with potentially
harmful contaminants, an unsafe level of oxygen or stored substances that may cause engulfment |
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May, but need not, have restricted
means of entry and exit |
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Examples are:storage tanks, tank cars, process vessels, boilers, pressure vessels,
silos, open topped spaces such as pits or degreasers, pipes, sewers, shafts, ducts
and shipboard spaces entered through a small hatchway or access point.
The general procedures for working in confined spaces are set out in Australian
Standard AS2865-200, and in the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.
Some of the key provisions are:
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Training Needs
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Risk Assessment |
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Atmospheric Testing
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Record Keeping |
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Standby Person |
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Rescue and First Aid |
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Fire Prevention
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Respiratory Protection |
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Entry Permits |
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Some of the potential problems are:openings, ventilation, contaminated atmosphere,
temperature, engulfment, slips and falls, introduction of substances and falling
objects.
We offer full consultancy services in atmospheric testing and entry permits.
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