Confined Spaces
Key Points

1)  Appoint a competent person to plan and manage the work

2)  Not work alone in a confined space

3)  Use a permit to work system when working for or at the BBC

4)  Liaise with the competent person to determine:

• Nature of confined space e.g. air quality, dimensions, etc
• Date / time when safest to enter
• Scope of activities which are safe to carry out
• Equipment which is safe to use inside
• Any specific entry requirements e.g. permits
• Physical condition of those required to work inside
• Potential for claustrophobia
• Personal protective equipment required
• Means of communication
• Emergency arrangements e.g. means of rescue

5)  Prevent anyone entering the confined space unless authorised to do so by the competent person.