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Confined Space Risk Assesment

This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with work in confined spaces. It rates risks such as poor lighting, contact with sewage, and lack of oxygen as high. Control measures specified include installing temporary lighting, using appropriate PPE, blowing fresh air into chambers, and having rescue plans. Workers must receive training on entry and rescue procedures. Personal protective equipment like safety helmets, boots, harnesses, goggles and gloves are required. PPE is a last resort control measure.

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Confined Space Risk Assesment

This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with work in confined spaces. It rates risks such as poor lighting, contact with sewage, and lack of oxygen as high. Control measures specified include installing temporary lighting, using appropriate PPE, blowing fresh air into chambers, and having rescue plans. Workers must receive training on entry and rescue procedures. Personal protective equipment like safety helmets, boots, harnesses, goggles and gloves are required. PPE is a last resort control measure.

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Reference No: 4032

RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD


HAZARD / WORK
ACTIVITY ASSESSED WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
LOCATION

H = HIGH RISK, M = MEDIUM RISK, L = LOW RISK, I = INSIGNIFICANT


SIGNIFICANT RISKS H M L I WHO MAY BE HARMED
Poor Light x Scaffolders
Scaffolding operations x Official visitors
Contact with sewage x Construction Operatives
Lack of oxygen/ Fumes x
Drowning x
Noise x
Needle pricks x
Access and egress
PPE contamination x
Slips, trips and falls x

CONTROL MEASURES
Install temporary lighting, tested approved and in good repair
Scaffolding to be erected only by trained personnel and to comply with The Construction (Health, Safety
And Welfare) Regulations 1996
Appropriate PPE to provided and washing facilities to be made available
Fresh air to be blown into the chamber during entry / Air tested before entry
Inlet valves to locked off before entry and recorded/emergency pump to be introduced
Appropriate PPE to provided (ear defenders)
Appropriate PPE to provided (gloves)/ any hypodermic needles to be removed by specialist
Safe means of access and egress to be provided/ rescue plan to be provided in the event of a incident
PPE to be stored in a clean container, also to be cleaned prior and after use
Suitable foot wear to be made available to suit the conditions of the chamber (non slip sole/water proof)

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING


Full training required detailing the method of entry and managing the confined space
Rescue surface party to be trained in rescue and emergency procedures, including first-aid
All operatives must be certified as trained, and supervisory staff trained to same standard
Under no circumstances should an operative enter a confined space to make a rescue attempt, leave any
Rescue attempts to the professionals (fire brigade)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


SAFETY HELMET x EAR DEFENDERS x RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
SAFETY BOOTS x SAFETY HARNESS X

GOGGLES / VISOR x
OVERALLS x
GLOVES x REMEMBER PPE IS
EAR PLUGS ALWAYS A LAST RESORT

COMPLETED BY SIGNATURE DATE

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