Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00405:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00405
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 58464–61399

the work.
Signs must warn against entry by people other than those who are listed on the confined space entry permit, and must be placed at each entrance to the confined space. Signs must be in place while the confined space is accessible, including when preparing to work in the space, during work in the space and when packing up on completion of the work.
Signposting alone should not be relied on to prevent unauthorised entry to a potential confined space. Security devices, for example locks and fixed barriers, should be installed.

    5.10     Information, instruction and training
Workers and their supervisors must have the skills and knowledge to understand the hazards associated with working in the confined space, the contents of any confined space entry permit, and the control measures implemented for their protection.
Training should be provided to workers who:
    * enter or work in confined spaces
    * undertake hazard identification or risk assessment in relation to a confined space
    * implement risk control measures
    * issue entry permits
    * act as a standby person or communicate with workers in a confined space
    * monitor conditions while work is being carried out
    * purchase equipment for confined space work
    * design or lay out a work area that includes a confined space.

Regulation 76: The training provided to relevant workers must cover:
    * the nature of all hazards associated with a confined space
    * the need for, and appropriate use of, risk control measures
    * the selection, use, fit, testing and storage of any personal protective equipment
    * the contents of any relevant confined space entry permit
    * emergency procedures.
Re-training or refresher training should be provided as appropriate for a particular workplace. The frequency of this training should depend on how often workers are required to carry out tasks associated with entry to or work in confined spaces.
Records of all training provided to workers in relation to confined space work must be kept for 2 years.

    5.11     Maintenance of control measures
Proper maintenance of control measures is an integral part of any safe system of work. Maintenance may involve visual checks, inspections, testing of equipment, preventative maintenance and remedial work. Equipment that should be regularly inspected includes:
    * atmospheric testing and sampling equipment
    * personal protective equipment including respirators
    * ventilation equipment
    * safety harness and lines
    * emergency rescue equipment.

   6.        EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Regulation 74: A person conducting a business or undertaking must establish first aid and rescue procedures to be followed in an emergency and ensure those procedures are practised as necessary to ensure that they are efficient and effective. First aid and rescue procedures must be initiated from outside the confined space as soon