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Confined spaces are significantly more hazardous than normal workplaces and the hazards involved are always exacerbated by the enclosed nature of the confined space. A seemingly insignificant error or oversight while working in a confined space can result in a tragic accident.   

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COP Confined Space

This revised code of practice offers guidance and advice on carrying out work in or near confined spaces such as hoppers, vats, drains, sewers, pipes and small diameter tunnels and on the use of permit to work systems and other methodoolgies to mitigate the risk when working in confined spaces

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