HS-SWMS-006

PO Box 3226 Logan City DC, Qld, 4114

ABN: 21-627-796 435

Safe Work Method Statement: Confined Space Entry

General Work Location: Logan City

Note: Specific work location to be detailed on JSEA

Note: Revision is required no later than 12 months from the most recent revision date

REV DATE DESCRIPTION Developed Checked Approved

2.0 11/07/2017 New Document Name: D.Ludlam S.Faber M.Goldsworthy
Name:
Name:
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Applicable OHS Legislation Minimum Licence/Competency requirements for Task Applicable Hazard Control Standards for Task
The following directives, procedures, codes of practice and Australian
standards were reviewed in the development of this SWMS
Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Construction White Card / Blue Card AS2865-2009, Confined Spaces (Australian Standard)
Work Health & Safety Regulations 2011 Confined Spaces Training (RTO), LCC Employees, not exceeding two years AS1715-2009, Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Equipment (Australian Standard)
Electrical Safety Act, Qld 2002 Confined Space Procedure (HS-PRO-006), Logan City Council
Electrical Safety Regulations, Qld 2013 Confined Spaces (Code of Practice), Qld 2011
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Department Transport
and Main Roads, Qld 2014, Part 2 and Part 3
Construction and High Risk Work Directive (HS-DIR-002), Logan City Council
Electrical Safety Procedure (HS-PRO-018), Logan City Council
Lockout and Tagout Procedure (HS-PRO-019), Logan City Council

Preceding Works & Requirements

This section is to be used to specify any processes and/or standard requirements prior to conducting the activity and does not need to be repeated in the main body of the SWMS
All persons must report Fit for Work e.g.- Not affected by Drugs (includes prescription medication), Alcohol or Fatigue
A JSEA addressing the task and worksite hazards must be completed and signed by all personnel before work commences
Standard PPE to be worn for all steps included in this SWMS. This includes; hard hat / safety footwear / hi-vis long sleeve clothing / long pants / safety glasses / task suitable gloves (as required)
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) shall be fit tested on an annual basis (minimum) or whenever there is a change in facial characteristics of the wearer.
LCC Confined Spaces Entry Permit (HS-FRM-006) and/or other applicable permits (Hot Work, Excavation etc.)
Emergency Plan – Detailed in JSEA
The following specialised equipment / emergency provisions must be readily accessible at the worksite prior to commencement:
• Dry chemical fire extinguisher (if applicable) • Atmospheric monitoring device, tested and within calibration. • Barricades & signage.
• Communication devices (Tablet, Phone, Radio • First aid kit and minimum 1 trained first aider per 25 workers at the • Rescue equipment
etc.). worksite.
Monitoring and Review of Risk Controls
• Pre-start meeting conducted with work crew prior • JSEA prepared prior to commencement of task. JSEA reviewed daily by
• Personal Take 5 Assessments.
to commencement of each shift. work crew and immediately following any change impacting WHS.
• Regular WHS Inspections & Safety • SWMS reviewed on a minimum annual basis or
• Incident Reports (Intelex).
Conversations conducted by Line Management. following any material change to the task or risks.
• Revision of SWMS upon change of legislation, • Communication of relevant Safety Alerts from
• Hazard Inspection Checklist – Itinerant Worksite.
codes of practice, guidelines & standards. Industry/LCC.

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 CONTROL MEASURES: Residual Risk
1: Eliminate Hazards, 2: Substitution (Use a less hazardous method), 3: Isolation (Isolate the worker from the Hazard), Score RESPONSIBLE
ACTIVITY - JOB STEP HAZARDS RISKS 4: Engineering (Change the design of the workplace), 5: Administration (Signage, Training etc.), PERSON
6: PPE (Use as a last line of defence) C L RR

Pre Start Inexperienced Physical Injury • Workers performing confined space work shall be adequately trained and competent
personnel in confined space entry, including rescue.
Fatality • Stand-by person/s to be adequately trained and competent in confined space entry,
Labour Selection
including rescue and first-aid.
Hair (including facial)
• No worker to enter a confined space without stand-by person in attendance.
• For all work that may require Respiratory Protective Equipment the following will
Jewellery apply. Supervisor,
1 o No worker to be selected for confined space work where hair/facial hair may 40 5 45 Ganger,
Face creams interfere with respiratory equipment. Team Leader
o Facial RPE fit test – annually or whenever there is a change in the wearer’s
facial characteristics.
o Unless removed, no worker to be selected for confined space work where
jewellery may interfere with respiratory equipment.
o Unless removed, no worker to be selected for confined space work where
face creams may interfere with respiratory equipment.
Preparation Equipment used for Physical Injury • All confined space equipment to comply with the relevant Australian Standards.
task not suitable • All interval inspections of confined space equipment to comply with the relevant
Fatality Australian Standard.
Select Equipment for Supervisor,
Task On site equipment • All confined space equipment to be visually inspected before use.
Ganger,
2 breakdown • All confined space equipment to be pre-use tested before use. 40 5 45
Team Leader,
• Defective equipment to be tagged out of service and reported.
All Workers
• Confined space entry and rescue equipment shall be fit-for-purpose.
Non-compliant
• All equipment to be used according to manufacturer’s specifications.
equipment

Preparation Contact with Physical Injury • Erect warning signage in a clear and prominent location next to confined space
pedestrians/public Minimum signage requirements shall:
Exposure o Identify the Confined Space.
Work Area
(Confined Space) Plant & equipment Fatality o Inform workers that they must not enter the space unless they have
a confined space entry permit.
Stored energy • Barriers and or traffic cones shall be implemented to prevent entry. Supervisor,
• Vehicles, plant and equipment to be located as far as reasonably practical away Ganger,
Hazardous from confined space. Team Leaders,
3 atmospheres • All applicable permits must be completed and approved prior to entering confined 40 5 45
Stand-by
space. person/s,
Dusts • Pedestrian thoroughfare to be delineated with appropriate signage. All Workers
• If working within three (3) metres of a road, traffic control devices e.g. signage,
protective barriers, traffic management plans etc. to be implemented.
Thermal energy • Access and egress to work area/site for construction vehicles to be planned.
• Isolation of energy sources, including lock-out tag-out (where reasonably practical).
Biological • Ladders are to be secured against displacement (where required).
• Ladders to rise one (1) metre above confined space (where required).

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 CONTROL MEASURES: Residual Risk
1: Eliminate Hazards, 2: Substitution (Use a less hazardous method), 3: Isolation (Isolate the worker from the Hazard), Score RESPONSIBLE
ACTIVITY - JOB STEP HAZARDS RISKS 4: Engineering (Change the design of the workplace), 5: Administration (Signage, Training etc.), PERSON
6: PPE (Use as a last line of defence) C L RR
Falls (access/egress) • Maintain three (3) points of contact when ascending/descending ladders.
• Atmospheric testing shall be performed and recorded on permit before entering
Dropped objects confined space.
• Natural or mechanical ventilation to purge contaminants and maintain safe
atmosphere if contaminants are detected.
Engulfment
• Biological hazards (effluent, syringes etc.) to be controlled through elimination
and/or PPE (where reasonably practical).
Entrapment • Layout equipment and hoses to be used to eliminate trip hazards (where practical).
• Pumps or other dewatering systems to remove water and prevent build-up (where
required).
• Excavations/trenches more than 1.5m deep shall be benched, shored or battered
before entering.
• Entry and exit points must be large enough to avoid entrapment and for emergency
access.
Entry Hazardous Physical Injury • Any identified work that can be performed outside of confined space is to be
atmospheres considered.
Exposure • Communications between personnel in confined space and stand-by person/s to
(Confined Space)
be agreed upon prior to entry.
Poor communication Fatality • Stand-by person/s to remain outside confined space and maintain contact with
personnel in confined space.
Unauthorised entry • Continuous atmospheric monitoring of confined space (persons to stop work and Supervisor,
exit confined space if any of the alarms sound). Ganger,
Emergency response • Stand-by person/s to manage confined space entry permit to work and account for Team Leader,
4 40 5 45
Stand-by
persons entering/exiting confined space.
• Stand-by person must not engage in any other work whilst observing confined person/s,
space entry. All Workers
• Stand-by person to raise the alarm in event of an emergency.
• Emergency plan to be identified and approved on permit prior to entry.
• Stand-by person shall not enter confined space to attempt rescue.
• Rescue equipment (for example, safety harness, lifting equipment, a lifeline) must
be made available.
Exit Unaccounted for Physical Injury • Stand-by person/s to check that all persons are accounted for before leaving site. Supervisor,
personnel • Confined space permit to be closed out and returned to supervisor as soon as Ganger,
Exposure reasonably practical. Team Leader,
5 (Confined Space) 40 5 45
Falls Stand-by
Fatality person/s
All Workers
Pack up / Leave site Unauthorised access Physical Injury • All openings to be secured before leaving site.
• Pack/stow equipment correctly, properly clean and mark equipment requiring Supervisor,
6 Poor housekeeping Fatality servicing (gas detectors, breathing apparatus, harness etc.). 40 5 45 Ganger,
Team Leader,
• Isolation mechanisms are removed (if applicable).
Stand-by
• All waste to be removed from site and disposed of correctly in waste bins.
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 CONTROL MEASURES: Residual Risk
1: Eliminate Hazards, 2: Substitution (Use a less hazardous method), 3: Isolation (Isolate the worker from the Hazard), Score RESPONSIBLE
ACTIVITY - JOB STEP HAZARDS RISKS 4: Engineering (Change the design of the workplace), 5: Administration (Signage, Training etc.), PERSON
6: PPE (Use as a last line of defence) C L RR
Environmental person/s
Harm All Workers

The following definition will help to determine whether a space is a ‘confined space’ for purposes of the WHS Regulation.

Appendix A, Confined Space Definition, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

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