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Evaluation of confined space entry permit

Workplace Safety and Health (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

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—(1) On receipt of the application for a confined space entry permit, the confined space safety assessor shall test the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry by any person into the confined space.(2) The confined space safety assessor shall, in relation to the testing of the atmosphere referred to in paragraph (1) —(a)use a suitable and properly calibrated instrument;(b)conduct the test in the following sequence:(i)test for level of oxygen content;(ii)test for level of flammable gas or vapour; and(iii)test for concentration of toxic gas or vapour, where applicable;(c)conduct the test in a manner that will not endanger himself or others; and(d)record the results of the test in the confined space entry permit.(3) If the confined space safety assessor is satisfied that entry into or work in a confined space can be carried out with due regard to the safety and health of persons who enter or work in the confined space, he shall endorse the application for the confined space entry permit and forward the endorsed application to the authorised manager for the confined space.(4) It shall be the duty of the confined space safety assessor to exercise all due diligence when performing his functions in relation to the testing, evaluation and endorsement of an application for a confined space entry permit under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3).

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