When it comes to working in a confined space, it’s not a job to be taken lightly. In fact, working in confined spaces poses many risks and the danger of injury or worse can be very real.
One false move or mistimed step and you could quickly find yourself in a tight spot – quite literally. As such, taking the correct safety precautions is vitally important.
Luckily, here at SLG, we have a whole host of confined space equipment specifically designed to keep you safe and sound underground.
The bread and butter of the confined space checklist, one piece of equipment that’s a veritable essential is undoubtedly the Confined Space Safety Harness.
Our P10R model is multi-functional, featuring a chest anchor point and rear dorsal attachment in the centre of the back for use as a standard fall arrester, as well as a webbing rescue point for rescue purposes involving lifting and lowering.
Critically, the positioning of the rescue point attachment ensures the user is lifted in a near-vertical position – the favoured a stance for recovering casualties that are unconscious.
Suitable for 90-120cm chest sizes and waist sizes of 85-120cm, the P10R also has extra comfort leg padding to reduce pressure on the lower extremities during rescue attempts.
For a one-stop solution for confined space safety, the Globestock 14mtr Tripod, Winch & G.Saver II Kit is the perfect all-in-one set.
Comprising of numerous confined space must-haves, including a tripod that's designed for confined space access and down-hole applications
Despite weighing just 18kg, the versatile tripod is extremely durable with a safe working load of up to 136kg. When coupled with the GSE070-150-20G G.Winch (also included), with its 20m cable and anti-run brake, rescue jobs and personnel lifting tasks can quickly become light work.
The kit also comes with the G.Saver II Recovery Fall Arrester, featuring a retrieval winch with anti-run brake and shock absorber. This comes with a 14m cable, making it ideal for confined space lifting, lowering and rescue.
If the former doesn’t quite tickle your fancy, this next entry from safety industry veterans Abtech, surely will.
Another fantastic all-in-one solution to confined space safety, the Abtech Safety CST2KIT Confined Space Tripod Kit provides a simple yet comprehensive approach to confined space access and rescue.
Featuring one ABRES Rescue Harness, T3 Tripod and AB15RT 15mtr Fall Arrest Winch – along with the necessary T05T Bracket to safely attach the winch to the tripod – this kit covers all the bases.
Stable, portable and durable, the tripod makes for a reliable anchor point, with extra individual anchor points for a myriad of additional uses, including double-roped rescue, back-up systems and communication lines.
Meanwhile, the winch has an integral winch mechanism, allowing the top user to raise or lower the user to a safe area with ease. The winch itself features 15m x 5mm cable made of galvanised steel, features a swivel anchor eye on top and has a weight capacity of 150kg.
Finally, the ABRES rescue harness provides ample support for any number of confined space tasks, with three attachment points for versatility. This too has a weight capacity of 150kg and more than capable of providing safe working suspension.
Another common hazard of working in confined spaces is the risk of gas being present. As such, knowing the status of the area you are working in is also of the utmost importance.
The BW Microclip combines a myriad of features in one handy product for a comprehensive gas safety solution.
The unit itself is compact, lightweight and water-resistant, making it ideal for any number of tasks. Meanwhile, the simple, one-button operation makes it functionally effortless.
The LCD screen displays easily identifiable icons indicating operational info, including bump test and calibration status, while it also shows real-time gas concentration readings.
The console also features bright, wide-angle visual alarm bars for clear, conspicuous alert in the event of a hazard.
For a complete comprehensive solution to confined space safety, the G-Force Confined Space Rescue Kit really does tick all the boxes.
Much like the other kits, the G-Force offering includes a tripod, winch and safety harness; however, unlike the other kits, this pack has a number of helpful additions.
In addition to the trio of products mentioned above, this kit also includes a handy tripod storage bag, a QUATTRO 4 Gas Detector, and a DRAGER 15-Minute Escape Kit.
The winch even comes with a quick fit bracket for direct and efficient affixing to the tripod, while the whole thing comes with a 12-month warranty attached.
If you’re looking for confined space set that covers all the bases in one fell swoop, the G-Force Confined Space Rescue Kit is the one for you.
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It’s important to stay vigilant when working in hazardous environments, and this is particularly important when working in confined spaces. Confined space safety is vital as a confined environment is usually associated with dangerous chemicals and gases, as well as other hazards.
That’s why it’s important to not only have the right equipment but to make sure that equipment is completely reliable. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we sell high-quality, reliable confined space safety gear that you can rely on time after time. To see our full collection of confined space safety gear, click here.
Here’s a closer look at some of the products we supply:
Confined Space Kits
Whether you need to retrieve something using a tripod/winch combination, or a full-scale rescue kit with an included safety harness, we have something for you. Have a browse through our selection of confined space kits and find the one that is right for your project.
Multi-Gas Detectors
Within a confined space, you’ll want to be aware of any potentially dangerous gases in that area. Our multi-gas detector can detect any H2S, CO, 02, LEL in the atmosphere so that you can evacuate to space if a harmful gas is present.
Safety Barriers
When working in a confined space the last thing you want to worry about is someone accidentally joining you! This not only risks pedestrian's safety but your own so it’s important you have something that lets people know where you are. Our high-visibility safety barriers are perfect to make people aware of the hazard.
If you need any advice on what confined space safety equipment best suits your project then feel free to get in touch. For that, or any query about our products give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
A confined space is a work area which is considered to be partially or substantially enclosed, restricting movement. In many cases, confined spaces will also present restrictions in terms of entry and exit, increasing health and safety risks for workers who perform operations in these areas.
Confined spaces are often defined as areas that are:
However, a place not usually fitting this description may become a confined space if the conditions change, for example, if the level of oxygen is reduced or there is water present. This may also apply if the area is used to store specific items such as gas cylinders, which would present a risk to the surrounding atmosphere if discharged.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers must ensure the safety of their workers and others, a duty which is regulated in further detail by the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. These regulations require the employer to avoid confined space entry where possible, following safe working systems in cases where the work is unavoidable. If confined space work is being conducted, employers must ensure that emergency arrangements are put in place before commencing operations.
In addition to the specific requirements of working in confined spaces, regulations for managing health and safety at work (1999) also require employers/self employed individuals to carry our a thorough risk assessment of the area, in order to accurately identify which measures need to be taken in order to prevent injuries. This may result in the need to manage certain hazards by using specialised equipment such as safety barriers and harnesses.
One or more of the following risks must be present or reasonably foreseeable for the area to be defined as a confined space:
If an enclosed space does not present one of the specific risks outlined by the regulations, it may not be defined as a confined space, but will be subject to other relevant regulations relating to workplace health and safety.
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Working with confined spaces can be incredibly dangerous, and it's imperative you have the correct confined space safety equipment to try and minimise risks. A confined space is a space that is enclosed, whether it's a small space or even a large space, it's also a space which has a reasonably foreseeable risk to workers. The risk could be potential fire, explosion, loss of consciousness, asphyxiation or even drowning. A space need not necessarily be small to be confined, but a large space can provide equal if not more danger for a worker.
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus
Working in a confined space is dangerous primarily because of the risks caused by noxious fumes, reduced oxygen levels or a risk of fire. You could also be at risk of flooding, drowning or asphyxiation from a source such as dust, grain or other contaminant.
SafetyLiftinGear can provide a range of high-quality confined space equipment that will help you and your employees stay as safe as possible. We offer a wife range of rescue equipment and entry gear for confined spaces, along with a variety of other items - such as gas detectors and breathing masks - that will help protect you and your workers during these dangerous conditions at all times.
Four Gas Detector
Our range of Confined Space Equipment includes the following:
Confined Space Rescue Kit c/w Fall Arrest / Retrieval Winch, Gas Detector, Breathing Apparatus
If you are working with confined spaces, please ensure you remain safe and minimise risks in every way possible. It's imperative for you and your workforce to identify any potential risks and have the appropriate confined space equipment to minimise these risks. If you have any questions about any of our confined space gear please don't hesitate to give us a call at 0808 123 69 69 today.
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