As you can imagine, in our line of business working in confined spaces is a regular part of our working day.

What may not be so obvious is the specialist skills and knowledge required to enter and operate safely in those spaces. They are challenging environments to work in, not just because of their size; but add in the oxygen deficient environment and you can understand why we need to ensure that our people are prepared for these conditions.

Training is the key to staying safe

The safety of our team and customers is paramount and regular training is essential to ensure this. For confined space entry several of our team recently completed their City & Guilds modules in Confined Spaces training which included:

  • preparing to enter and work safely in confined spaces
  • preparing and using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape purposes
  • dealing with emergencies

Safety checks for hazardous work

There are very specific operational procedures for working in confined spaces. We need to be sure that our team has the knowledge to complete a range of checks, which includes:

  • Recognising the types of hazards associated with confined space entry
  • Carrying out risk assessments
  • Recognising the need for an atmospheric evaluation
  • Determining the correct safety equipment needed
  • Ensuring correct rescue procedures are in place

To ensure that everyone who works in these types of conditions is prepared, we ensure our team has appropriate and regular training to make sure skills are learned and maintained.

Peace of mind

Our teams take pride in the service they provide and our clients have the peace of mind knowing that they are fully trained, able to work safely and maintain a safe environment for others when working on their property.

Need help with blocked drains or sewers?

At Drain and Sewer Services we’ve been successfully inspecting and unblocking drains, culverts and gullies in confined spaces for more than 50 years. Find out how we can help you by calling 01252 312738 or email info@drainandsewer.co.uk.