Safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry

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Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

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What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

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When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

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To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential

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Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:

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You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

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While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

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When working alone:

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If you are planning to work I a confined space, what is the first question that should be asked

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Safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry

Safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry

Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential

Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:

You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

When working alone:

If you are planning to work I a confined space, what is the first question that should be asked