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#1 Posted : 06 September 2007 08:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By lee boylan
Hi all,

I am just in the process of completing a risk assessment for entry into a confined space.

Does anyone have a emergency plan that I could look at and possible adapt to fit in to my site.

Any response welcome.

Cheers

Lee
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#2 Posted : 06 September 2007 10:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By Philip McAleenan
lee,

it is best that you develop your emergency plan from scratch as all circumstances, sites etc. differ and even adapting someone else's plan may not be sufficient to cover the circumstances of your site, or indeed the variety of confined spaces that may be on site.

In doing it this way you will have a fuller appreciation of the hazards and the controls necessary for your site.

For guidance, pps 22 - 25 of the ACoP will give you pointers on developing the plan.

Regards, Philip
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#3 Posted : 06 September 2007 13:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By garyh
The above is good advice; the ACOP is good reading.

Don't fall into the trap of stating that the plan is to call the emergency services. This will not wash.

You may well open up a can of worms; you may well end up having to train people, buy equipment etc.
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#4 Posted : 06 September 2007 18:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
I would dearly love a copy of the Confined Spaces ACoP...if it does not break any copyright law that is. If it does...please contact me direct to discuss. Many thanks.

Regards

Cheeky - Ray
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#5 Posted : 06 September 2007 20:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Helen C
Hi Lee
I write emergency plans for confined space entries.
I'd be happy to discuss yours and give you some advice.
I'll be in the office tomorrow,
01925 244144 or email me via the link.
Helen
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