Confined Spaces 

Section 2   Roles and Duties 

Role of Co ordinating Authorising Engineers 

2.2.1  

The Co ordinating Authorising Engineer is responsible for co ordinating 

the actions of Authorising Engineers, within the area of appointment. 

Duties of Co ordinating Authorising Engineers 

2.2.2  

Act as a focal point for health and safety information and other guidance 

relating to Authorising Engineers. 

2.2.3 

Audit the performance of other Authorising Engineers. 

2.2.4 

Oversee the work of consultants engaged as, or deputising for  

  Authorising 

Engineers. 

2.2.5  

Ensure adequate support is available for Authorising Engineers including 

deputising arrangements and administration support. 

2.3  

AUTHORISING 

ENGINEERS 

Role of Authorising Engineers 

2.3.1  

Within the area of appointment the Authorising Engineer is responsible for 

implementing, administering, monitoring and auditing the application of 

these Safety Rules and Procedures. 

Duties of Authorising Engineers 

2.3.2. 

Appoint a sufficient number of Authorised Persons to provide the 

necessary cover for confined spaces in each establishment. 

2.3.3 

Nominate and appoint in writing one Authorised Person as the               

Co ordinating Authorised Person for each Establishment or geographical 

area. 

2.3.4 Nominate and appoint in writing one Authorised Person to deputise for each 

Co ordinating Authorised Person. 

2.3.5  

Ensure that prospective Authorised Persons: 

n 

satisfy the qualification requirements 

n 

satisfy the training and familiarisation requirements 

n 

can demonstrate adequate knowledge of the types of  confined space 

for which authorisation is required 

n 

have attended a satisfactory interview with the Authorising Engineer 

or a nominated representative before appointment or re appointment. 

2.3.6  

Issue to each Authorised Person, on appointment, a Certificate of 

Appointment as an Authorised Person valid for a period not exceeding 

four years. 

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