Occupational Health & Safety Requirements in Relation to Working in a Confined Space – Part 2 In this piece, we continue our examination of occupational health & safety (OH&S) obligations on employers in relation to having their employees working in confined spaces. We shall begin by discussing the need for supervisors to be appointed, their qualifications and duties. We shall then move on to discuss additional obligations on employers who have confined spaces in the workplace such as suitable electrical equipment, fire extinguishers & necessary safety signage/ notices. Finally, we shall discuss other related topics such as work permits (authorizing employees to work in confined spaces) and training. Supervisor for the Confined Space If an employer requires their employees to work in a confined space then the employer must appoint one or more employees to be supervisor(s). Supervisors must be […]