IMPORTANT: Confined space risk and safety management is a specialist area, and for good reason. Confined spaces are amongst the highest-risk construction, infrastructure or industrial environments you can work in. They cannot be entered without a confined space work permit and should not be entered without specialist advice and support. So if you’re in Brisbane or South East Queensland and need confined space work done, talk to our Confined Space Services team. We can help you mitigate the risks, secure your work permits and get the job done safely
Confined spaces leave no room for error, before and after you enter
With typically restricted access, potentially hazardous atmospheres and limited emergency rescue options, confined space environments really do leave no room for error. But you can learn how to spot a confined space, what risks and hazards to look for and what a professional confined space operation entails.
Common confined space environments (and how to spot one)
Confined spaces are found across construction, infrastructure and industrial sites. Some of the most common confined space environments are listed below but this list is not exhaustive:
- Storage tanks, silos and pressure vessels
- Pipes, tunnels and sewer systems
- Wet wells and dry wells
- Industrial and infrastructure assets
Not sure if your site is a confined space? See our What is a Confined Space blog >
Confined space safety risks and hazards (need to mitigate)
Without the right operational controls, confined space work can expose personnel to serious risks and hazards — all of which require specialist confined space equipment and expertise to mitigate.
Typical safety risks and hazards include:
- Restricted entry and/or exit points
- Restricted internal movement
- Limited rescue options in an emergency
- Hazardous toxic atmospheres
- Oxygen-deficient atmospheres
- Poor or restricted ventilation
What a confined space operation looks like (our approach)
Confined space work permits secured before any work begins. Confined space risk management, rescue and operational planning undertaken. Access solutions, specialist equipment and technical support in place.
| Specialist Planning & Risk Control Confined space hazard identification Confined space risk assessment Environmental risk assessment Safe entry and exit planning Implementation of control measures | Access Solutions & Onsite Supervision Confined space access solution Confined space monitoring equipment Trained technicians supervise operation Rescue kit and specialist equipment ready Standby rescue team onsite |
| Certified Confined Space Technicians Confined space certified rope access operators Strict permit-controlled systems for reliable outcomes Experienced teams for high-risk environments | Inspections, Maintenance & Repairs, Other Works Visual inspections and condition assessments Maintenance, repairs and specialised works Support complex industrial/construction projects |
Two ways to get your confined space work done safely (our services)
Our certified confined space technicians can guide and plan your confined space operation and then either support your team onsite to work in the space – or go in and do the work for you.
| Confined Space Access & Supervision (support service) | Confined Space Operations (done-for-you service) |
|---|---|
| Specialist Planning & Risk Control Access Solutions & Onsite Supervision | Specialist Planning & Risk Control Access Solution Certified Confined Space Technicians Inspections, Maintenance & Repairs, Other Works |
As we said at the outset, confined space risk and safety management is a specialist area. By engaging with professionally trained, certified and experienced confined space technicians, you can keep confined space workers safe and/or ensure your confined space operation is well planned and executed.
Ready to talk about your confined space? Give our Confined Space Services team a call today on (07) 3862 2533