Issue 19: Confined space entry

A confined space is referred to as a space which is large enough for someone to enter and work, is an enclosed or partially enclosed space, has restricted entry/exit routes, is not designed, or intended to be primarily used for human occupancy and contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere. Confined space entry (CSE) is used in a wide range of industries to perform a range of tasks including cleaning and maintenance. The key concern relating to CSEs is that should an incident occur it
often results in serious injury or fatality to personnel for those working within the CSE. The need for a CSE should always be challenged although should it be unavoidable, a safe system of work must be in place to assess the risks.

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