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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 SourceIsolation PointLock Applied? (Yes/No)Tag Applied? (Yes/No)Initials
ElectricalMain Switchboard MSB-02YesYesJS
MechanicalPump ImpellerYesYesJS
PneumaticN/AN/AN/A
HydraulicN/AN/AN/A
Steam/WaterInlet ValveYesYesJS
OtherN/AN/AN/A

6. Personnel and Roles

Authorised Person (Issuer): J. Smith [Signature]

Authorised Entrants:

  1. M. Jones [Signature] Time In: 07:15 Time Out: 11:30
  2. 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

About this Example

Part of the Permit to Work - Confined Space document collection

Document Type

Permit to Work - Confined Space

A formal document authorising entry into a confined space to ensure safety compliance and risk management.

Complexity

complex

Risk Level

high