Safe Work Australia is progressively updating the information contained within the ‘safety in your workplace’ section of this website to reflect the new work health and safety laws.
It is expected that this section of the Safe Work Australia website will be completed soon.
Please be aware that the information and references contained within the ‘safety in your workplace’ section may be out of date.
If you require further information please call Safe Work Australia on 02 6121 5317 or email info@safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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. Safe Work Australia will be considering the future of this declared standard.
You should check with your local work health and safety authority for current responsibilities and guidance relating to confined spaces.
Safe Working in a Confined Space - Australian Standard AS2865-1995 (NOHSC:1009(1994))