Alcoa UGL Asset Services - Working in Confined Space

Confined space are identified by a competent person, appropriate signage applied and there is a register (or similar) which identifies confined spaces.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.1

Work planning processes considered whether the requirements to enter confined space can be eliminated.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.2

Workers involved in confined space work have attained competencies in accordance with the Australian training framework (or international equivalent) for; - working in confined space - atmospheric monitoring of confined space - supervision of confined space work <br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.3

Prior to entry a confined space permit is completed and authorised by a competent worker. The permit includes an assessment of the hazards and specific controls required to manage hazards, tracking of persons entering the confined space, rescue plan requirements, emergency communications/contacts.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.5

Prior to entry, testing of atmospheric conditions by a competent person utilising calibrated equipment is required. Atmospheric testing will include: oxygen, H2S, CO, LEL. Where their is a risk for atmospheric hazards, monitoring of that atmosphere will be continuous.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.6 & 3.9<br>

A competent confined space sentry/standby percent shall be located outside of a confined space at all times when the confined space is occupied. The sentry shall be trained in atmospheric monitoring and will be supplied with means of communication with entrants.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.8<br><br>

Any systems likely to influence the atmospheric or physical status of the confined space are identified, purged and/or confirmed isolated before entry into the confined space.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.4<br>

Sentries have an effective means of two-way communication with confined space entrants and a method of activating an emergency response.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.10

Confined space entrants wear a harness where required to facilitate rescue in the event of a emergency.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.7

Confined space work is controlled as per requirements above. Where rescue equipment has been established it is appropriate and would be effective for rescue if deployed.<br>Critical Risk Ref. 3.5

Conduct interview with supervisor and relevant workers are aware of the procedural requirement for planning, monitoring and undertaking work in confined space.