Confined Spaces 

Section 2   Roles and Duties 

2.6.1  

The Person in Charge is responsible for directly controlling the entry into a 

confined space. 

Duties of Persons in Charge 

2.6.2  

Ensure that all necessary safety equipment is available, suitable and safe 

for use, and in good working order,

prior to entry into the confined space. 

2.6.3  

Ensure that adequate emergency arrangements are in place before 

commencing the work. 

2.6.4  

Carry out "pre entry" gas testing and complete the appropriate section in 

the Permit to Work. 

2.6.5  

Report to the Authorised Person any accident, dangerous occurrence, 

defects found or incidents occurring during occupation of the confined 

space. 

2.6.6  

Ensure that the only work carried out is that for which written instruction 

has been received. 

2.6.7  

Follow the Authorised Person's instructions and ensure all work is carried 

out in accordance with these Safety Rules and Procedures.  The Person in 

Charge is to take all safety measures necessary to avoid danger and 

prevent injury. 

2.6.8  

Be fully conversant and able to ensure compliance with the conditions set 

out in the Permit to Work and agreed Safety Method Statement. 

2.6.9  

Stop work and withdraw all personnel, tools, plant and equipment if for 

any reason the conditions of the Permit to Work or Safety Method 

Statement cannot be met. 

2.6.10 

Ensure that all members of the Work Team are adequately trained and 

medically fit to carry out the work required.  Evidence of the fitness and 

training of the Work Team must be provided if requested by the 

Authorised Person. 

2.6.11 

Ensure that the Work Team are aware of the safe methods of work, the 

means of communication, the emergency arrangements and the 

requirements of these Safety Rules and Procedures. 

2.6.12 

Always be present at the work site when any work is being carried out. 

2.7  

WORK 

TEAM

Duties of the Work Team 

2.7.1  

Work in accordance with these Safety Rules and Procedures. 

2.7.2  

Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of an 

other person who may be affected by their actions or omissions. 

2.7.3  

Only use equipment for which they have been trained and in the manner in 

which they have trained. 

2.7.4  

Report to the Person in Charge any defects found. 

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