Checklist · Site Safety & Administration

Confined Space Entry Permit

Entry permit for work in a confined space such as a tank, pit, silo, sewer or vessel, as required by the model WHS Regulations. Records isolations, atmospheric testing, standby person, rescue arrangements and entry/exit log.

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ItemPass / YesFail / No
PERMIT DETAILS
Permit Number
Site / Project
Confined Space Identification and Location
Date
Valid From / Until (Time)
Purpose of Entry / Work to be Done
Confined space risk assessment reference
PERSONNEL
Authorised Entrant(s) Name(s)
Standby Person Name
Rescue Team / Rescue Personnel
All personnel trained in confined space entry for this workYesNo
ISOLATION & PREPARATION
Pipelines, valves and services isolated, locked and taggedPassFail
Mechanical and electrical plant isolated and verified deadPassFail
Space cleaned, purged and drained as requiredPassFail
Signage and barricades in place at all entry pointsPassFail
Forced ventilation set up (if required)PassFail
ATMOSPHERIC TESTING
Gas detector ID and bump test / calibration date
Oxygen (%) (safe range 19.5 to 23.5)
Flammable gas (% LEL) (must be below 5%)
Hydrogen sulphide (ppm)
Carbon monoxide (ppm)
Other contaminants tested and results
Continuous monitoring in place during entryYesNo
Tested By / Time of Test
EQUIPMENT & RESCUE
Communication method between entrant and standby agreed and testedPassFail
Harness, retrieval line and tripod / davit set up (where practicable)PassFail
Respiratory protection suitable for the hazard (if required)PassFail
Intrinsically safe lighting and tools (if flammable risk)PassFail
Rescue plan prepared and rescue equipment at entry pointPassFail
First aid equipment availablePassFail
AUTHORISATION
Permit Issuer Name
Permit Issuer Signature
Standby Person Signature
Entrant(s) Signature
ENTRY / EXIT LOG
Entrant name, time in, time out (record each entry)
CLOSE-OUT
All persons, tools and materials out of the spaceYesNo
Space secured and isolations removed / handed backYesNo
Time Permit Closed
Permit Issuer Close-Out Signature