Emergency Rescue From Confined Spaces Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning and carrying out emergency rescue from confined spaces, from initial assessment through to post-rescue handover. It supports rescue planning by identifying hazards, controls and coordination needs before, during and after a rescue.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess whether entry is necessary and select an appropriate rescue method
• Confirm permits, authorisation and control of the rescue area
• Isolate plant, services and stored energy before rescue work
• Test the atmosphere and maintain suitable ventilation
• Set up safe access, egress and casualty retrieval arrangements
• Maintain communication, standby monitoring and clear emergency signals
• Recover the casualty while managing hazards within the space
• Check rescue equipment and personal protective equipment before use
• Coordinate first aid, external response and post-rescue handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in confined-space rescue activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use