Help with compliance
August 1st 2004 The hazards from working in confined spaces are many and varied and require comprehensive assessment, precautions and safe systems of work.
Employers need to understand exactly what workplace or area can be defined as a confined space and how to identify them. They need to be aware of the duties they have under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and the requirement to undertake a suitable risk assessment.
The New Orange Book from Scafftag provides a guideline to understanding these requirements, the hazards involved and guidance in creating a management system to control hazards and risks.
The accompanying Orange Book File provides a confined space entry permit in triplicate and permit issue record. More articles from Scafftag Limited: | 
