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What is a Confined Space? Print E-mail

A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not intended or designed primarily
for human occupancy, within which there is a risk of one or more of the following:

  • An oxygen concentration outside the safe oxygen range
  • A concentration of airborne contaminant that may cause impairment, loss of consciousness or asphyxiation
  • A concentration of flammable airborne contaminant that may cause injury from fire of explosion

  • Engulfment in a stored free-flowing solid or a rising level of liquid that may cause suffocation or drowning

Examples of confined spaces
  • Storage tanks
  • tank cars
  • process vessels
  • boilers
  • pressure vessels
  • Silos / pits / degreasers
  • Pipes / sewers / shafts / ducts or similar

Source: Australian Standard AS2865-2009 (confined spaces)

        

 

Gas Detection in Confined Spaces

Gas detectors are essential in most confined space situations.  We have a range of suitable, yet affordable gas detectors to get the job done. We also provide ongoing maintenance and calibration solutions. 

Here are a some options:

Gas Alert Quattro (as shown on right)
Gas Alert Microclip XT 
Gas Alert MAX XT
Gas Alert Micro 5
Gas Alert Extreme
Biosystems Multipro

          

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How to Access Confined Spaces

Extreme care must be taken when accessing confined spaces.  Have a look at
the different types of confined space access equipment we have to offer:

 

 

What Apparatus is commonly required?

Depending on the situation, the following equipment may be required:

 
 
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