Confined Spaces 

Section 9   Audit and Monitoring

9.4  

AUTHORISED 

PERSONS

9.4.1  

Authorised Persons are to monitor the performance of Contractors, Persons 

in Charge and Work Teams in carrying out their duties under these Safety 

Rules and Procedures. Monitoring is to be carried out on a continuing 

basis and is to include: 

n 

spot checks on work in progress for compliance with safety method 

statements, permits, sanctions, standing instructions and other 

documents 

n 

checking safety equipment 

n 

random visits to the point of work. 

9.4.2  

Authorised Persons are to take action to rectify and report in writing to the 

Authorising Engineer and the Co ordinating Authorised Person any 

deficiencies found. The report is to briefly detail the deficiency and the 

action taken.  A copy of each written report, and a record of any actions 

arising is to be retained by the Co ordinating Authorised Person in the 

Confined Spaces Document Register.

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