Set of 11 information sheets provide general, non-technical information on safe working in a confined space, and includes examples of accidents. It is intended to supplement Australian Standard 2865: 1995 Safe working in a confined space. As well as assisting employers, some of these sheets may be useful as employee information and for training purposes.

Table of Contents

Sheet 1: Introduction to confined space safety

Australian Standard
Who Needs this Information?
Other Information

Sheet 2: Essential facts on confined space safety

What is a Confined Space?
Australian Standard
Legal Responsibilities
If you are an employer
If you are an employee
If you engage a contractor
Risk Assessment
Securing A Safe Atmosphere
Respirator Choice
Permit To Work
Atmospheric Testing
Stand-By Person And Rescue Considerations
Retrieval Equipment
Communication
Education And Training

Sheet 3: Summary of confined space entry procedures

Sheet 4: Confined space safety in construction work

Types of Confined Space
Precautions
Further Information

Sheet 5: Ship building and repair confined space safety in

Examples of Confined Spaces
Hazards of Maritime Confined Spaces
Safety Guidelines

Sheet 6: Accidents in confined spaces

Sheet 7: Farmer collapsed and died after entering offal pit

Summary of Accident
Further Tragedy Narrowly Averted
OSH Investigation
Hazard Management

Sheet 8: Paint fumes ignite in fishing vessel maintenance

Worker Burned to Death
Serious Burns to Head and Arms
Preventative Measures

Sheet 9: Entry into septic and sewage holding tanks

Sheet 10: Fire hazard in enriched oxygen atmospheres

Sheet 11: Worker in confined space overcome by toxic fumes

Sheet 12: Test yourself on confined space safety