Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for entering and working in confined spaces
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to entering and working in confined spaces
- Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions relevant to the allotted task
- Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements relevant to the allotted task
- Obtained authorisation (entry permit) to enter the confined space is in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person
- Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements as required by the project plan
- Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- Identify, confirm and apply to the allotted task the environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan
- Position rescue equipment as required by the entry permit close to the point of entry
- Enter and work in the confined space
- Gain access to the confined space
- Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements in accordance with procedures
- Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required
- Enter the confined space according to agreed procedure
- Maintain communication with the stand-by person
- Comply with entry permit requirements while carrying out designated work in confined space
- Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time
- Exit confined space
- Clean up