Permit to Work - Confined Space Example
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Document: Permit to Work - Confined Space
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Last updated 7/30/2026
PERMIT TO WORK - CONFINED SPACE
1. General Details
Permit Number: CS-2023-054 Company Name: Citywide Plumbing Solutions Site Location: 12 Smith Street, Richmond, VIC Date of Issue: 25/10/2023 Time of Issue: 07:00 AM Time of Expiry: 07:00 AM (26/10/2023)
2. Confined Space Description
Location of Space: Rear Bore, Stormwater Pit 2 Type of Space: Bore / Pit Purpose of Entry: Pump maintenance and debris removal
3. Hazard Identification
- Oxygen deficiency or enrichment
- Flammable or explosive atmosphere
- Toxic gases or vapours (Hydrogen Sulphide)
- Engulfment (e.g., liquids, solids, grain)
- Mechanical or electrical hazards
- Temperature extremes
- Noise or vibration
- Biological hazards
- Other: Slippery surface
4. Risk Control Measures
Atmospheric Testing:
- Oxygen: 20.8 % (Safe range 19.5% - 23.5%)
- Flammable Gases: 0 % LFL
- Toxic Gases: 0 ppm
- Test Time: 06:55 AM
- Tester Name: J. Smith
Cleaning and Preparation:
- Space drained and purged
- Space cleaned of residues
- Continuous ventilation provided (Blower Fan running)
5. Isolation Procedures (Lock Out Tag Out)
| Energy Source | Isolation Point | Lock Applied? (Yes/No) | Tag Applied? (Yes/No) | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Main Switchboard MSB-02 | Yes | Yes | JS |
| Mechanical | Pump Impeller | Yes | Yes | JS |
| Pneumatic | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Hydraulic | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Steam/Water | Inlet Valve | Yes | Yes | JS |
| Other | N/A | N/A | N/A |
6. Personnel and Roles
Authorised Person (Issuer): J. Smith [Signature]
Authorised Entrants:
- M. Jones [Signature] Time In: 07:15 Time Out: 11:30
- A. Brown [Signature] Time In: 07:15 Time Out: 11:30
Standby Person: K. Lee [Signature] Location of Standby Person: Top of pit, near ventilation fan
7. Emergency Equipment
- Tripod and winch / retrieval system
- Full body harness (one per entrant)
- Lifelines attached
- Emergency breathing apparatus (SCBA or airline) - Not required per risk assessment
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Communication equipment (Two-way radio)
- Emergency lighting - Daylight operation
8. Rescue Plan
Brief description of rescue procedure: Standby person to use winch to retrieve entrants via harness lifeline. Do not enter pit. Call 000 immediately.
9. Display and Acceptance
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the controls listed on this permit and I am authorised to enter.
Lead Entrant Signature: M. Jones Time: 07:10 Standby Person Signature: K. Lee Time: 07:10
10. Permit Closure
Work Completed: YES Reason if Incomplete: N/A All personnel accounted for: YES All locks and tags removed: YES Area left clean and safe: YES
Permit Cancels at: 11:45 AM
Authorised Person (Receiver): J. Smith [Signature] Time: 11:45 AM
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Permit to Work - Confined Space
A formal document authorising entry into a confined space to ensure safety compliance and risk management.