AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS/NZS 2865:2001 Confined spaces
Draft Designation: DR 05564This Standard outlines the minimum requirements for establishing a safe system for entry and the conduct of tasks in or on a confined space. These requirements are consistent with industry best practice and are considered mandatory for reducing the risks associated with confined spaces and for establishing safe entry to them. Mandatory requirements of this Standard are highlighted in bold type and contained in boxes.
The purpose of this Standard is to provide safety requirements and procedures for persons entering and conducting tasks in a confined space. It is intended to ensure that confined spaces are made safe for those entering them, and to highlight the likely hazards associated with such spaces and the relevant risk control measures necessary to deal with these hazards. T
his Standard emphasises responsibilities for safety and sets out steps that need to be taken to eliminate or control risks that may arise during confined space operations. It also requires that all persons involved in the entry of a confined space be trained, assessed as competent, and instructed on the nature of the hazards and the risk control measures to be followed.
Significant revisions in this edition of the Standard are as follows:
(a) The criteria that constitute a confined space have been clarified in the definition.
(b) Guidance diagrams have been provided for identifying a confined space.
(c) Recommendations for training and competency have been introduced.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
Originated as AS 2865-1986. Previous edition AS/NZS 2865:2001. Revised and designated as AS 2865-2009.Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Planning
Section 3: Implementation
Section 4: Review
Appendix A: Summary Of Procedures For Entry And Conduct Of Tasks In A Confined Space
Appendix B: List Of Referenced Documents
Appendix C: General Design Considerations
Appendix D: Guidance For The Provision Of Training And Competency Assessment
Appendix E: Sample Risk Assessment Form
Appendix F: Additional Recommendations For The Conduct Of Hot Work In Confined Spaces
Appendix G: Additional Recommendations For The Cleaning Of Confined Spaces
Appendix H: Sample Written Authority
Appendix I: Additional Recommendations For Atmospheric Testing And Monitoring
Appendix J: Additional Recommendations For Provision And Use Of Personal Protective And Safety Equipment
Work in Confined Spaces.
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Industrial Hygienists; Australian Manufacturing Workers Union; Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Australian Steel Institute; Department of Labour New Zealand; Energy Networks Association; Engineers Australia; NSW Department of Primary industries, Mineral Resources; NSW Mines Rescue; Local Government Association of Queensland; Safe Work Australia; Safety Institute of Australia; Water Services Association of Australia.
