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Preface 04  \n2. Scope 05  \n3. Definitions 06  \n3.1 Confined Space 06  \n3.2 Characteristics of Confined Space 06  \n3.3 Responsible Person 06  \n3.4 Authorised Manager 06  \n3.5 Competent Person 07  \n3.6 Confined Space Safety Assessor 07  \n3.7 Confined Space Attendant 07  \n3.8 Entrant 07  \n3.9 Confined Space Entry Permit 07  \n3.10 Entry 07  \n3.11 Hazardous Atmosphere 07  \n4. Introduction 08  \n4.1 Background 08  \n4.1.1 Why Working in Confined Spaces is Hazardous 08  \n4.1.2 Why Entry into a Confined Space is Needed 08  \n4.2 Requirements for Working Safely in Confined Spaces 08  \n4.3 Types of Injury 09  \n5. Risk Management Approach to Confined Spaces 10  \n5.1 Key Elements of Risk Assessment for Confined Spaces 10  \n5.1.1 Assess Need for Entry into a Confined Space 10  \n5.1.2 Identification and Evaluation of Confined Spaces 10  \n5.1.3 Control of Confined Space Hazards 11  \n5.2 Communication 11  \n5.3 Periodic Risk Assessment 12  \n5.4 Documentation 12  \n6. Types Of Hazards in Confined Spaces 13  \n6.1 Suffocation Hazards—By Oxygen Deficiency 13  \n6.2 Fire/Explosion Hazards—By Flammable Gases and Vapours 14  \n6.3 Poisoning—By Toxic Gases, Vapours or Fumes 15  \n6.4 Other Confined Space Hazards 16  \n7. Working Safely in Confined Spaces 19  \n7.1 Confined Space Entry Permit 19  \nYear of Issue : 2010 7.2 Information Required on the Entry Permit 19  \n7.3 Risk Assessment 20  \n7.4 Issuance of Entry Permit 20  \n1  \n7.4.1 STAGE 1—Application of Entry Permit by Supervisor 21  \n7.4.2 STAGE 2—Evaluation by Confined Space Safety Assessor 21  \n7.4.3 STAGE 3—Issuance by Authorised Manager 21  \n7.4.4 STAGE 4—Posting of Entry Permit 21  \n7.5 Display of Entry Permit 22  \n7.6 Review and Endorsement of Entry Permit 22  \n7.7 Revocation of Entry Permit 22  \n7.8 Re-certification of Confined Spaces 22  \n7.9 Record Keeping 23  \n7.10 Control of Hazardous Energy 23  \n7.10.1 Energy Isolation and Lockout 23  \n7.10.2 Forms of Hazardous Energy 24  \n7.11 General Requirements 24  \n7.11.1 Openings of Confined Spaces 24  \n7.11.2 Barricade 24  \n7.11.3 Communication/Warning Signs 24  \n7.11.4 Confined Space Attendant (CSA) 25  \n7.11.5 Access and Egress 25  \n7.11.6 Display of Name and Identification Badge 25  \n7.11.7 Communication 26  \n7.11.8 Lighting and Electrical Equipment 26  \n7.11.9 Respiratory Protective Equipment 27  \n7.11.10 Gas Testing and Monitoring of the Confined Space Atmosphere 31  \n7.11.11 What toTest and What are the Acceptable Limits 32  \n7.11.12 Types ofTesting Methods/Equipment 32  \n7.11.13 Testing Procedures and Considerations 33  \n7.11.14 Continuous Monitoring and Frequency ofTests 36  \n7.11.15 Maintenance of Equipment (General) 36  \n7.12 Purging and Ventilation 42  \n7.12.1 Purging 42  \n7.12.2 Ventilation 43  \n8. Emergency and Rescue Procedures 51  \n8.1 Establishment of Rescue Operation Plans 51  \n8.2 Rescue Arrangements 51  \n8.3 Rescue Considerations 52  \n8.3.1 Characteristics when Deciding the Appropriate Rescue Plan 52  \n8.3.2 Conducting of Drills 53  \n8.4 Rescue Logistics 53  \n8.5 Training of Rescue Personnel 55  \n8.6 Provision of Rescue Equipment 55  \n8.6.1 Supplied Air-breathing Apparatus 56  \n8.6.2 Full Body Harness with Lifeline 56  \n8.6.3 Hoist/Retrieval System 56  \n8.6.4 Resuscitating Equipment 56  \n8.6.5 Personal Protective Equipment 57  \n8.6.6 Availability and Maintenance 57  \n8.7 Provision of Safety Data Sheet 58  \n9. Training for Personnel Involved in Confined Space Entry and Work 59  \n9.1 Personnel to be Trained 59  \n9.2 Planning an Effective Training Programme 60  \n9.3 Elements ofTraining and Training Courses 60  \n9.3.1 Key Elements ofTraining 61  \n9.3.2 Training Courses 64  \n9.4 Criteria for Training, Refresher or Supplementary Training 64  \n9.5 Competency ofTrainers 64  \n9.6 Assessment ofTraining 65  \n10. Annexes 66  \n10.1 Annex 1: Guidelines for Welding in Confined Spaces 66  \n10.1.1 Local Exhaust Ventilation System 66  \n10.1.2 Dilution or Forced Ventilation 66  \n10","cbCaiedE89YnvNEw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiedE89YnvNEw","pdf",4396612,48,"English","# Preface\n# Scope\n# Definitions\n## Confined Space\n## Characteristics of Confined Space\n## Responsible Person\n## Authorised Manager\n## Competent Person\n## Confined Space Safety Assessor\n## Confined Space Attendant\n## Entrant\n## Confined Space Entry Permit\n## Entry\n## Hazardous Atmosphere\n# Introduction\n## Background\n## Requirements for Working Safely in Confined Spaces\n## Types of Injury\n# Risk Management Approach to Confined Spaces\n## Key Elements of Risk Assessment for Confined Spaces\n## Communication\n## Periodic Risk Assessment\n## Documentation\n# Types Of Hazards in Confined Spaces\n## Suffocation Hazards—By Oxygen Deficiency\n## Fire/Explosion Hazards—By Flammable Gases and Vapours\n## Poisoning—By Toxic Gases, Vapours or Fumes\n## Other Confined Space Hazards\n# Working Safely in Confined Spaces\n## Confined Space Entry Permit\n## Information Required on the Entry Permit\n## Risk Assessment\n## Issuance of Entry Permit\n## Control of Hazardous Energy\n## General Requirements\n## Purging and Ventilation\n# Emergency and Rescue Procedures\n## Establishment of Rescue Operation Plans\n## Rescue Arrangements\n## Rescue Considerations\n## Rescue Logistics\n## Training for Rescue Personnel\n## Provision of Rescue Equipment\n## Provision of Safety Data Sheet\n# Training for Personnel Involved in Confined Space Entry and Work\n## Personnel to be Trained\n## Planning an Effective Training Programme\n## Elements of Training and Training Courses\n## Criteria for Training, Refresher or Supplementary Training\n## Competency of Trainers\n## Assessment of Training\n# Annexes\n# Case Studies\n# Acknowledgements\n# References\n# List of Figures\n# List of Tables","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Technical Advisory on confined space safety?\",\"answer\":\"It provides detailed information on actions required to meet relevant legislation and Codes of Practice across workplaces where entry into or work in confined spaces is required. 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