Planning and preparing to work in confined spaces
- Accessing, interpreting and applying procedures for confined space entry
- Obtaining, confirming, clarifying and applying work instructions and safety requirements
- Obtaining and confirming entry permits
- Confirming and applying emergency response procedure with the stand-by person
- Identifying, obtaining and implementing signage and barrier requirements
- Selecting and checking tools and equipment for the tasks
- Identifying, confirmation and applying environmental protection requirements
- Positioning rescue equipment by the entry permit.
Working in confined space
- Gaining access to confined space
- Testing and monitoring atmosphere for hazardous elements
- Correctly applying tagging and lock-out procedures
- Entering confined space correctly
- Maintaining ongoing communication with the stand-by person
- Complying with the entry permit including monitoring and adhering to allocated entry time.
Exiting confined space
- Exiting confined space correctly
- Recovering tools, equipment and materials
- Conducting inspections of the confined space
- Securing access to the confined space
- Removing tagging and lock-outs
- Accurately completing confined space entry permit
Cleaning up
- Clearing work area and disposing or recycling materials
- Cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing tools and equipment
- Removing, cleaning and storing barriers and signs.
