Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                             SWMS:12 – Confined Spaces
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                  H                       Controls / Work Methods                           Responsible           Residual
         Job Steps                    Potential Hazards          L    C    R      O               1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer         Person/s for            Risk
                                                                                  C                                5. Admin 6. PPE                        Monitor & Review      L    C R
                                                                                  5           performed is to be readily accessible to emergency
                                                                                              personnel, suitably maintained and tested prior to use.
                                                                                             At least one (1) stand-by person must be assigned to all
                                                                                              confined space activities performed by Hutchinson.


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                                Insufficient communication       C    3    H      5          A suitable means of communication is to be established     Hutchinson Builders    D    3       M
                                                                           13                 to allow constant monitoring of those persons working      Foreman                             9
                                                                                              in the confined space.
                                                                                                                                                         Competent Persons
Completion of work in           Failing to ensure all            B    5    E      5          The Works Supervisor is to ensure that all personnel       Hutchinson Builders    D    4       H
confined space                  personnel have exited the                  24                 and equipment have been accounted for prior to             Foreman /                           14
                                confined space                                                restoring the confined space.                              Works Supervisor
                                Failing to adequately secure     B    5    E      5          After all personnel and equipment have been                Hutchinson Builders    D    4       H
                                the confined space                         24                 accounted for, the confined space is to be adequately      Foreman /                           14
                                                                                              secured to protect against unauthorised access.            Works Supervisor
                                                                                              Suitable signage in accordance with AS1319 is also to
                                                                                              be affixed to the confined space entry point (where
                                                                                              relevant).
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Methods for monitoring and reviewing effectiveness of chosen control measures
Hutchinson Builders & Subcontracted Personnel:       Workers:        Follow the procedure and report any inconsistencies
Hutchinson Builders Foreman:           Ensure Confined Space Entry Permit is completed, entry personnel are competent and monitor the SWMS requirements on site
                                       using the Observation form


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