Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01055:front:0:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01055
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 71707–74366

confined space:
 (a) the oxygen content in the atmosphere in the confined space is 19.5% or less; or
 (b) the airborne contaminants in the confined space cannot be reduced to a level below the relevant exposure standards.
 (2) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must ensure that a person does not enter or work in the confined space unless they are equipped with supplied‑air respiratory equipment that is:
 (a) maintained in a proper working condition; and
 (b) fitted to suit the person who is to use it.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.

4.19  Stand‑by person
  If a risk assessment identifies a risk to health or safety arising from entry to or work in a confined space, the operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must ensure that at least 1 competent person:
 (a) acts as a stand‑by person; and
 (b) is near the confined space when it is occupied for work, and
 (c) can:
 (i) if practicable, see each person in the confined space; and
 (ii) be in continuous communication with each person in the confined space; and
 (iii) communicate with the officer of the watch; and
 (iv) operate and monitor equipment used to ensure safety during work in the confined space; and
 (v) initiate emergency response arrangements.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.

4.20  Equipment to be provided
 (1) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must provide the equipment identified in the permit to work as necessary for work in the confined space.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
 (2) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must ensure that equipment provided for entry to or work in the confined space is:
 (a) accessible; and
 (b) suitable for the work to be carried out.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
 (3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.

4.21  Equipment—maintenance
 (1) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must ensure that equipment provided for use in, or in connection with, entry to or work in a confined space or during an emergency response is maintained as fit for the purpose for which it was provided.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
 (2) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must make a record of the maintenance of the equipment.
Note: Regulation 4.29 sets out the period for which the record must be kept.

4.22  Emergency and first aid procedures
 (1) The operator of a prescribed ship or prescribed unit must ensure that emergency and first aid procedures appropriate to a confined space are in a written document available to all persons who may enter or work in the confined space.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
Note: Regulation 4.29 sets out the period