NSW Working In Confined Spaces Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement

NSW Confined Spaces work has inherient dangers and this six page Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement is a vital part of a safe work system.

The Confined Spaces Safety Procedure Includes:

• Personnel
• Risk Assessment
• Preparation
• Entering a Confined Space
• Emergency Procedure

• 6 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• Ready to Use
• Version 4.0

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Working In Confined Spaces Safety Notes

Before Entering Confined Spaces Consider

• Are there any unusual or specific hazards associated with the confined space  work, such as other workers or working with heat (welding)?
• Are there any site occupancy restrictions and conditions, including access and egress, work schedules and emergency management arrangements, including emergency communication and evacuation plans?
• Prior to any work-taking place in the confined space, the space must be naturally ventilated for a minimum period of ten minutes. If satisfactory atmospheric levels are not obtained then forced ventilation must be used until satisfactory gas test results are achieved.
• Prior to any entry taking place, the atmosphere of the confined space must be tested to comply with the following.
      • Oxygen >19.5% by volume and <23.5% by volume
      • Flammable gas <5% by   volume
      • Hydrogen Sulphide <10 ppm • Carbon Monoxide <30 ppm
  
• Confined space signage and barricading is applied at the entry site prior to entering

While Working In Confined Spaces

• Maintain communication with other fellow workers and the stand-by person
• Alert the stand-by person of any hazards
• Understand the rescue and work procedures prior to entrance
• Exit the confined space quickly when required

When Developing a Confined Spaces Safety Program Consider:

• Advice on how to identify confined spaces.
• The identification and assessment of all potential hazards that may exist at the beginning of the work as well as those that may develop because of the work activities.
• A plan to eliminate or control all identified hazards.
• Training program for all the workers that will enter into the confined spaces.
• The establishment of an entry permit system for each entry into a confined space.
• Development of an emergency plan complete with training and equipment in case an unforeseen situation occurs.
• An emergency response system.
• Program review whenever there is a change in circumstances or at least annually, to identify program weaknesses and make any necessary changes to the program.