Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess confined space for entry
- Confirm and verify the purpose of the required entry.
- Identify and assess hazards within/around the confined space.
- Ensure a risk assessment associated with entry of the confined space is conducted and documented.
- Identify and document relevant controls.
- Make confined space ready for entry in compliance with procedures, relevant legislation and AS2865.
- Confirm and verify that the conditions of the permit reflect the risk assessment.
- Use safety equipment and PPE
- Select and erect required protective equipment, apparatus and signs as defined in the confined space entry permit requirements.
- Select, fit and wear designated personal protective clothing and equipment, including lifelines and harnesses as defined in the confined space entry permit requirements.
- Select, test and use appropriate instruments and monitors for pre entry testing and continuous monitoring of the confined space atmosphere.
- Control confined space entry
- Ensure designated work complies with confined space permit requirements.
- Arrange re authorisation/reissue of permit where there is any change to work undertaken.
- Complete confined space entry logs, ensuring that all entry and re entry of persons working within the confined space are accurately recorded.
- Maintain communications with all relevant personnel to ensure safety.
- Raise the alarm if a rescue needs to be attempted.
- Conclude confined space operations
- Recover, clean, service and store equipment according to procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
- Complete appropriate documentation, including withdrawal of permits and records related to use and servicing of equipment.
- Report any issues, including signs and symptoms of operational stress, equipment malfunctions.