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Confined spaces

In 1995 Australian Standards and the National OHS Commission (NOHSC) declared a joint standard Safe Working in a Confined Space (AS2865-1995).

Australian Standards revised their Standard in 2001 and are currently revising it again. The revised standard was not jointly declared by NOHSC and therefore the AS2865-1995 remains the declared National Standard of NOHSC. The ASCC will be considering the future of this declared standard.

You should check with your local OHS Authority for current responsibilities and guidance relating to confined spaces.

Safe Working in a Confined Space - Australian Standard AS2865-1995 (NOHSC:1009(1994)) (PDF 321kB)