Confined Spaces

A confined space is a place that is entirely or substantially enclosed, and where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions present within the space (e.g. lack of oxygen).

Business Units must identify and classify confined spaces within their areas in accordance with the Health and Safety Compliance Standard for Confined Spaces.

Those responsible for managing and entering a confined space must be controlled through a specific safe system of work including an entry permit issued by an authorised person.

Those required to enter a confined space must be trained, competent and experienced.