Guides: Work Health & Safety: Heights, Worksites & Confined Spaces

Confined Spaces

Videos

Confined Spaces Entry Permit Basics - SafetyHub (2 mins) "This safety short gives you a quick overview of Confined Space Entry Permits." Description from SafetyHub
Confined Spaces - SafetyHub (16 Mins) "This program starts by defining a confined space and then talks in some detail about confined space entry permits." Description from SafetyHub.

Websites

Confined Spaces - SafeWork Australia This webpage provides a brief description as what constitutes a confined space.
Confined Spaces - SafeWork NSW This webpage looks at the definition of a confined space and some of the risks involved working in these environments.
Confined Spaces - WorkSafe Western Australia "Confined spaces pose dangers because they are usually not designed to be areas where people work. Confined spaces often have poor ventilation, which allows hazardous atmospheres to develop quickly, especially if the space is small. " Description from SafeWork WA.

Working at Heights - SafeWork Australia "Working at heights is a high risk activity, and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia." Description from SafeWork Australia.
Managing the risk of falls at workplaces - WorkSafe WA "Under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations), duty holders are required to manage the risk of falls at workplaces." Description from WorkSafe WA.
Falls in the workplace - SafetyHub (12 mins) "If employees adhere to the organisation’s safety rules and procedures and they follow the guidelines in this program then the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced." Description from SafetyHub.

Websites

Before you Dig Australia The Before you Dig Australia website offers information and plans for businesses and individuals.
Emergency Plans and Procedures "Find out how to draft an emergency plan and what to consider when making one." Description from SafeWork Australia.