Confined spaces policies procedures and guidance (SHTM 08-07)

The procedures set out in this guidance are intended to allow Authorising Engineers to fulfil the requirement of Regulation 4(2) of the Regulations to operate under a safe system of work and should be read in conjunction with the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L101) that provides guidance as to how compliance with the Regulations may be achieved.

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