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Work Health and Safety (Confined Spaces) Code of Practice 2015
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Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
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Work Health and Safety Act 2011
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F2016L00405
30 March 2016
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What is a confined space?
Who has health and safety duties in relation to a confined space?
What is required in managing risks?
How to determine whether a space is a confined space
Eliminating or minimising the need to enter a confined space
Entry and exit
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HOW TO IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS
What hazards are associated with a confined space?
HOW TO ASSESS THE RISKS
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HOW TO CONTROL THE RISKS
The hierarchy of control
Eliminate the need to enter a confined space
Minimise the risks
Entry permits
Isolation
Atmosphere
Communication and safety monitoring
Entry and exit procedures
Signs and barricades
Information, instruction and training
Maintenance of control measures
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
HOW TO REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES