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            f.   Mechanical (or induced) ventilation is to be used if the
                 ventilation of the space is inadequate to remove fumes or
                 dust from the work area.
            g. Chemicals involved in the work procedures must be
                 identified and authorised for use in the confined space.
            h. Any precautions involving hot work processes (i.e.
                 welding, oxy-acetylene cutting) shall be identified and
                 documented
            i. Any personal protective equipment (i.e. respirators, gas
                 monitors, communication devices, safety harness, safety
                 goggles etc.) needed to perform work safely are to be
                 identified and supplied to those persons involved.
            j. Emergency equipment and stand-by personnel necessary
                 to rescue workers from the confined space must be
                 identified and incorporated into the work procedures.
       5/   All emergency equipment (i.e. self-contained breathing             HSO or Foreman /
       6    apparatus, tripods, rescue harnesses etc.) and personnel           Subcontractor
            protective equipment are appropriate for the specific confined
            space, provided, suitably maintained and tested prior to use.
        5   At least one stand-by person will be present outside the           HSO or Foreman /
            confined space when any person is inside the confined space.       Subcontractor
            The person/s will be:
            a. assigned to remain on the outside of, and in close
                 proximity to, the confined space; and
            b. capable of being in continuous communication with and,
                 if practicable, able to observe persons inside the confined
                 space; and
            c. capable of operating monitoring equipment used to
                 ensure safety during entry to and work in the confined
                 space; and
            d. Capable of initiating emergency procedures (including
                 rescue procedures), if necessary.
        5   A method of communication is established in the work               HSO or Foreman /
            procedures to allow constant monitoring of those persons           Subcontractor
            working in the confined space.
        5   If the work environment changes, work is to be suspended           HSO or Foreman /
            immediately and access to the area restricted, pending             Subcontractor
            reassessment of the confined space.
        5   All persons entering the confined space sign in and out            HSO or Foreman /
            including recording the dates and times of entry / exit.           Subcontractor



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