Confined Space Work SWMS

Entry into and work within confined spaces (pits, tanks, chambers, pipes, vaults) including identification, permits, atmosphere control, entry, the task and rescue.

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There are 13 versions of this SWMS

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What this version covers

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as pits, tanks, chambers, pipes and vaults, including identification, permits, atmospheric control, entry, the task and rescue.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling engulfment, atmospheric and entrapment hazards through entry permits, isolation, gas testing and continuous monitoring, a dedicated standby person and a resourced rescue plan.

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All 13 versions

General (non-trade-specific)

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as pits, tanks, chambers, pipes and vaults, including identification, permits, atmospheric control, entry, the task and rescue.

$49.99
Civil Works

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as pits, tanks, chambers, pipes and vaults, including identification, permits, atmospheric control, entry, the task and rescue.

$49.99
Contaminated Land and Remediation

Confined space entry into pits, tanks, sumps, chambers and deep excavations on a contaminated site - identification, entry permits, isolation, atmospheric testing, ventilation, standby and rescue.

$49.99
Data and Communications

Entering and working in confined spaces such as pits, risers, ceiling voids and drainage structures for data and communications work.

$49.99
Demolition

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as pits, tanks, chambers, pipes and vaults encountered during demolition, including identification, permits, atmospheric control, entry, the task and rescue.

$49.99
Drainage, Drain Cleaning and Pipe Relining

Entry into and work within sewer maintenance holes, stormwater pits, chambers, tanks and large drains under a documented entry permit - identification, isolation, atmospheric testing, standby and rescue.

$49.99
Electrical EV Stations

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as tanks, pits, ducts and plenums under a confined space entry permit.

$49.99
Electrical Combined HVAC and Solar

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as tanks, pits, ducts and plenums under a confined space entry permit.

$49.99
Electrical Work General

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as tanks, pits, ducts and plenums under a confined space entry permit.

$49.99
Hydro Excavation and Vacuum Truck Services

Entry into pits, chambers, tanks, sumps and deep excavations encountered on vacuum truck work under a documented entry permit - identification, isolation, atmospheric testing, ventilation, standby and rescue.

$49.99
Lifts, Escalators and Vertical Transport

Confined space entry into flooded or gassy lift pits, sumps and enclosed machine spaces - identification, entry permits, isolation, atmospheric testing, ventilation, standby and rescue.

$49.99
Miscellaneous and Specialist

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as pits, tanks, chambers, pipes and vaults, including permits, atmosphere control, entry, the task and rescue.

$49.99
Plumbing

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as tanks, pits, chambers and sewers under a documented entry permit.

$49.99
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