- Competency Requirements
- Persons working in confined spaces, standby persons, rescuers, those monitoring atmosphere, permit issuers, permit holders, and supervisors must be appropriately trained, licensed (as required by law) or verified as a competent and authorised person to conduct Confined Space work.
- Training includes:
- Entering and Working in Confined Spaces
- Operating a Breathing Apparatus (if required for entry after risk assessment)
- Gas Testing of Atmospheres
- Working in Accordance with an Issued Permit
- Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment
- All equipment used in confined spaces must be inspected, calibrated (as required) and approved by a competent person prior to use.
- Work Activity Requirements
- A Permit to Work must be in place where work activities involve entering any space that is classified as confined under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, or equivalent local regulations.
- A Retrieval Rescue Plan must be in place together with the work permit.
- Products and equipment used in confined spaces or potential confined spaces (e.g., trenches and open tanks) must be assessed and managed to prevent risks of:
- Suffocation from atmospheric contaminants
- Explosion
- Fire