Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment.
Equipment used in confined spaces must be inspected, calibrated (as required) and approved by a competent person prior to use.
Competency Requirements
Persons working in confined spaces, standby persons, rescuers, those monitoring atmosphere, permit issuers, permit holders, and those supervising the work must be appropriately trained, licensed (as required by law) or verified as a competent and authorised person to conduct Confined Space work.
Products / 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