Product Overview

This Confined Space Entry Procedure is a professionally developed, ready-to-use safety document designed specifically for Australian workplaces. It provides a clear, practical framework for managing confined space work in plumbing and gasfitting, civil construction and earthworks, mining and resources, and air conditioning and refrigeration. Built around current Australian work health and safety legislation and codes of practice, it helps organisations control high-risk tasks such as entering pits, manholes, culverts, process vessels, plant rooms and ductwork.

By implementing this procedure, you can demonstrate robust WHS compliance, reduce the likelihood of serious incidents, and give supervisors and workers a consistent, step-by-step system to follow on every job.

Key Features

• Comprehensive confined space entry permit system, including clear requirements for issue, display and closure.
• Detailed guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures tailored to common industry tasks.
• Specific requirements for isolation, lock-out/tag-out, atmospheric testing, ventilation and purging.
• Clear role definitions for managers, supervisors, permit issuers, entrants and standby personnel.
• Practical instructions for PPE and respiratory protection selection and use.
• Emergency planning and rescue provisions, including standby arrangements and rescue equipment.
• Record-keeping, audit and review requirements to support ongoing WHS compliance.

Benefits

• Strengthen WHS compliance: Aligns your confined space practices with Australian WHS legislation and the Confined Spaces Code of Practice.
• Reduce risk of serious incidents: Systematically addresses atmospheric hazards, engulfment, energy isolation and rescue planning.
• Save time on safety documentation: Avoid starting from scratch ?�? simply adapt the procedure to your site and integrate with existing SWMS and policies.
• Improve consistency across projects: Standardise how supervisors and contractors manage confined space work, whether on a small plumbing job or a large mining shutdown.
• Support training and induction: Use as a core reference for toolbox talks, inductions and competency assessments.

Who is this for?

• Plumbing and gasfitting businesses working in sewer and stormwater systems, pump stations and pits.
• Civil construction and earthworks contractors managing culverts, valve pits, access chambers and large pipelines.
• Mining and resources operators undertaking work in sumps, ore bins, process vessels and underground voids.
• Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors accessing plant rooms, ceiling voids, ductwork and cooling towers.
• Safety managers, project managers and supervisors responsible for high-risk work authorisation and WHS compliance.

Legislation & References

This Confined Space Entry Procedure is aligned with key Australian work health and safety requirements, including the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation (jurisdiction-specific), the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for Confined Spaces, and relevant Australian Standards. It provides a strong foundation for your safety documentation, helping you demonstrate due diligence, meet regulator expectations and protect workers engaged in confined space tasks across a wide range of industries.