07 / Managing Higher Risks

Confined Spaces

Confined spaces are generally enclosed or partially enclosed areas with restricted entry or exit. Such areas are not usually designed for normal human occupancy

As an Off-Site worker, you may at times be required to work in such confined spaces. However, the location, construction or atmosphere of these areas may pose a risk to your health and safety.

Take a look at a few example of confined spaces:

Note – Confined spaces don’t always have to be enclosed, for example an open top trench, large open tank or CLE intake could be a confined space, if any of the above prescribed foreseeable risks may be present. A suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment will help you determine if the place you are assessing is a confined space

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