Conned space entry

What is a conned space?

Refer to Australian Standard AS 2865:2009 for details, as per regulation 4.2 of the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 For further information, see the Mines Safety Matters brochure on working in conned spaces

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Is the space enclosed or Yes partially enclosed?

Is the space intended or designed primarily for purposes other than human occupancy? No

Yes

Is the oxygen concentration outside the safe oxygen range? No Is there an airborne contaminant that may cause impairment, loss of consciousness or asphyxiation? No Is there an airborne contaminant that may cause injury from re or explosion? No

Yes

No Not a conned space

Yes

Yes

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Is there a stored free owing solid or a rising level of liquid that may cause suffocation or drowning by engulfment?

Yes

What should a conned space risk assessment include?

1. Hazard identication for the conned space 2. Hazard identication for the task required to be conducted 3. Identication of all isolation points. This includes all energy sources and hazardous or process services (e.g. introduction of any materials, contaminants or agents) 4. Competency requirements for task (e.g. conned space entry, use of breathing apparatus and monitoring equipment) 5. Control measures used to eliminate or minimise the hazards and risks identied (e.g. purging requirements, atmospheric testing and monitoring equipments, ventilation plan) 6. Emergency response plan

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