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Feb 19, 20241 min read
Confined Space Series: What is a 'suitable and sufficient rescue plan' for Confined Spaces
Self-Recovery This is the gold standard. Low or medium risk confined spaces where entrants can get themselves out. All risks have been...


May 3, 20233 min read
Long Duration Breathing Apparatus Systems
What is Long Duration Breathing Apparatus? Long Duration Breathing Apparatus is a type of Breathing Air System where the user/s require...


May 3, 20233 min read
Breathing Apparatus – Escape, Self-Contained and Airline – What Are The Differences?
So many times people will refer to the need for ‘BA’ or ‘Breathing Apparatus’ without making any distinction as to which type is needed...


May 3, 20233 min read
The Overview of Face Fit Testing
For any person wearing an item of close fitting respiratory protective equipment a face fit test is a mandatory requirement. Regulation 7...


May 3, 20233 min read
Confined Space Series - What Equipment to Use/What Must Be Considered When Planning a Rescue Team
Selecting the right equipment for use in a rescue team is critical. Although it is better to have too much equipment, consideration...

Apr 28, 20232 min read
Confined Space Series: When Do I Need a Standby Rescue Team?
Confined Space Rescue Teams are becoming more and more common in the market, now that people are realising that purely relying on...

Apr 27, 20233 min read
What do I need in a Safe System of Work for Confined Space?
Once a risk assessment has been carried out (see our earlier risk assessment article) a safe system of work (SSoW) then needs to be...

Apr 27, 20232 min read
Confined Space Series - What is a Confined Space?
A confined space is a term used to describe a space that is enclosed or partially enclosed, and is not intended for continuous human...

Dec 19, 20221 min read
Confined Space Series: What is a reasonable foreseeable specified risk?
For an area to be defined as a confined space under Confined Space Regs 1997, there must be a ‘reasonable foreseeable specified risk.’ To...

Dec 19, 20222 min read
Confined Space Series - How do I Risk Assess a Confined Space?
Anyone risk assessing a confined space must have the correct training to do so (i.e. City & Guilds 6150-14, 6150-54, 6150-61, Breathe...

Dec 19, 20224 min read
City & Guilds Confined Space Training - Who should be trained and what level of training is required?
If you are entering a confined space or supervising work that is taking place in a confined space you will require training to conduct...
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