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AS 2865-1995

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Safe working in a confined space

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1995

Superseded date

10-08-2020

Superseded by

AS/NZS 2865:2001

£80.60
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Summarise this standard

Provides guidance in eliminating or minimizing the need to enter confined spaces and in avoiding exposure to hazards which may be experienced where entry to a confined space is necessary. Includes Sections dealing with risk identification and assessment, monitoring prior to entry, education and training as well as rescue and first-aid. Appendices provide additional guidance for cleaning and precautions needed when undertaking hot work. A sample entry permit and risk assessment are provided, as is a typical check list.

Committee
SF-037
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 0473 X
Pages
41
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard sets out the particular requirements and procedures for designers, manufacturers, suppliers, modifiers, employers, persons in control and employees to ensure the health and safety of any persons required to enter or work in a confined space. For the purpose of this Standard, a person whose upper body or head is within a confined space is considered to have entered the confined space.NOTE: This is not intended to prevent a person from inserting their hand or arm while holding a test instrument or probe into a confined space as part of the evaluation prior to entry.Requirements and procedures for ensuring general occupational health and safety, for example, welding safety and prevention of slips and falls, are dealt with in other Standards and regulations rather than being specifically addressed in this Standard. It should be noted that a confined space may exacerbate other hazards, for example, noise or heat stress.This Standard is framed to help designers, manufacturers, suppliers, modifiers and users where confined spaces are involved to achieve a high safety standard. It is not exhaustive in its coverage, but it is intended to cover those areas which are of particular concern in the workplace. It will be necessary for persons who require further information to research various other legislation, standards, codes and guidance notes.This Standard is not intended to cover situations which are not at atmospheric pressure, such as work in decompression chambers. At pressures significantly higher or lower than the normal atmospheric pressure, expert guidance should be sought.Specific workplaces, for example, dangerous goods storage areas, may be subject to other standards, regulations or codes of practice.

First published as AS 2865-1986.
Second edition 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 2865 sets requirements for identifying confined spaces and controlling entry, work and emergency risks. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 2865 is published by Standards Australia. It is an Australian standard.

AS 2865 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 2865 sets requirements for identifying confined spaces and controlling entry, work and emergency risks. In practice it is applied by employers and workers planning or conducting work in confined spaces.

AS 2865 is used by employers and workers planning or conducting work in confined spaces. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.
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