MCU14/0056 Response to SARA - Consulting Report

      Plate 1 Head-on view, indicating the placement of the vehicle near the pit.



2.3   Confined Spaces

Confined spaces poses a serious safety hazard for all personal, however during the
normal maintenance procedures there should be no reason to enter a confined
space. All maintenance procedures are able to be conducted from the surface.
Confined space entry procedures are not included as part of this manual, for IES
employees confined space entry procedures are included as part of the IES Safety
Manual. It is recommend that all contractors evaluate there own needs for confined space
entry and compliance with Occupation Health and Safety regulations.

When repairs or maintenance activities cannot be conducted from the surface, the
contractor/cleaner should evaluate the need to enter the confined space, considering all
alternative options. Where there is a need to proceed in a confined space, only staff with
current confined space training shall operate in a confined space. Appropriate measures
and controls shall be put in place to meet confined space entry requirements. Safety
equipment must be worn where deemed necessary and where gas or oxygen hazard
occurs, staff trained in its use will only use BA gear. Non-trained staff must not go into
confined spaces.