Confined Space Entry Faq
Confined Space Entry Faq
Confined Space Entry Faq
Answer: No, there are no prerequisites for confined space entry certification
training, however, other training may be required by the Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) legislation, such as for a CSE vertical entry and in hazardous
atmospheres, retrieval equipment is required (section 513 (1)(a)).
Answer: The employer of the individual performing the work (entering the space)
shall conduct the assessments to ensure the hazards are identified. In instances
where the work is not being performed at the employers place of work, the
building owners/occupants shall be consulted to ensure all applicable hazards
are identified. The employer shall ensure the assessment is completed and
covers the hazards of the specific space.
Q4
Answer: No, each entrant shall complete confined space entry training with an
approved CSE training provider prescribed by the Workplace Health, Safety and
Compensation Commission (WHSCC).
Answer: Training expires three years after date of issue. Upon expiry, workers
Q16 Tests must be carried out to check for the presence of which
materials?
Answer: Any materials identified in the risk assessment.
Answer: No, but workers must be made aware of the existence of, and the
hazards posed by, the confined spaces that may be present at a workplace.
Q18 Can the municipal fire department be relied upon for rescue?
Answer: The fire department may be consulted as to its availability, but the
onus is on the employer to ensure that emergency rescue procedures are in
place, and that workers responding to emergencies are trained in the use of
those procedures. If the fire department is used they have to be trained in
accordance to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
training.