Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for working in confined space
- Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure
- Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements
- Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements
- Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood
- Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements
- Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements
- Position rescue equipment by the entry permit
- Work in confined space
- Gain access to confined space
- Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements
- Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures
- Enter the confined space correctly
- Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person
- Comply with entry permit requirements
- Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time
- Exit confined space
- Clean up