Confined Spaces 

Section 3   Operational Appointments 

n 

any Statutory Regulations which are applicable to the Confined 

Spaces in the area of responsibility 

n 

be technically competent 

n 

have undertaken familiarisation training on the site(s), for which they 

will be authorised and be familiar with any confined spaces and their 

location. 

n 

demonstrate, through a formal assessment by the Authorising 

Engineer: 

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competency 

n 

suitability for the appointment 

n 

an understanding of the tasks involved 

n 

knowledge of these Safety Rules and Procedures 

n 

hold a current certificate in Emergency First Aid for appointed 

persons. 

3.6.4  

MOD personnel with the relevant service Q Annotation who are deemed 

suitable by the Authorising Engineer are also eligible to become 

Authorised Persons.  

Notes: 

The requirement to hold a Technical qualification may be 

waived in exceptional circumstances for nominees with 

sufficient technical knowledge in engineering holding a trade 

qualification in a relevant skill, plus a proven minimum of nine 

years' relevant experience in the type of confined spaces and 

safe systems of work, for which they will become responsible. 

Appointment, Re appointment and Review of Authorised Persons 

3.6.5  

An Authorised Person is to be appointed or re appointed for defined 

Confined Spaces for periods not exceeding four years. 

3.6.6  

MOD mandatory requirements for appointment, model appointment letters 

and model Certificate of Appointment are given at Annex C to these 

Safety Rules and Procedures (see CER for current terminology). 

3.6.7  

A Certificate of Appointment is to be issued by the Authorising Engineer 

and accepted by the Authorised Person following appointment or re 

appointment. 

3.6.8  

Each Authorised Person's appointment is to be reviewed by the 

Authorising Engineer prior to re appointment at intervals not exceeding 

four years.  

3.6.9  

Attendance on an MOD approved Authorised Persons refresher training 

course is to be arranged as necessary, at intervals not exceeding three 

years. 

3.6.10 

The appointment of an Authorised Person may be suspended or terminated 

by the Authorising Engineer, who is to take the following actions: 

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