Confined space work requires specific OH & S compliant processes to be followed by specialized competent personnel using specific equipment. Katam Drainage is an approved contractor with experience and competent staff capable of carrying out confined space work. We can provide a team to carry out turnkey works involving confined space or can provide staff to assist clients who don’t have the expertise to complete this type of specialized work.
Confined space work requires specific OH & S compliant processes to be followed by specialised competent personnel using specific equipment. Katam Drainage is an approved contractor with experience and competent staff capable of carrying out confined space work. We can provide a team to carry out turnkey works involving confined space or can provide staff to assist clients who don’t have the expertise to complete this type of specialised work.
Examples of confined spaces that we work on include sewers, underground pipes, under buildings or the maintenance and cleaning of manholes.
These confined spaces can include numerous hazards. These could be:
- Hazardous substances and harmful atmospheric contaminants (causing dangerous fumes).
- Flammable contaminants (potentially causing fire and leading to burns and/or suffocation).
- Unsafe oxygen levels (suffocation).
- Engulfment.
- Other hazards including mechanical, physical and biological.
Due to the numerous dangerous factors, it is essential that confined space work is carried out by fully qualified specialists that can perform a comprehensive risk assessment. The Katam Drainage team utilise industry leading equipment, up to date certifications and extensive experience of over two decades to provide comprehensive confined area work with a focus on quality.
Fully Certified Confined Space Contractors
Our live sewer works for South East Water, Yarra Valley Water, City West Water, Barwon Water and Western Water require us to have Confined Space Entry certification. They also require us to have confined space rescue and operating breathing apparatus course units.
Confined Space entry work is classified as dangerous work and requires workers to comply to multiple Australian / Victorian regulations. These include the Victorian OH&S Regulations 2017 and the stringent Compliance Code – Confined Spaces (2019).
Our staff receive regular industry training to keep them up to date with the latest Victorian requirements for confined area work.
To complement these services, our team also provide assistance with live sewer works and property services connections, CCTV-based sewer and pipeline inspections, trenchless pipe repairs using fibreglass, QuickLock trenchless repairs and the installation and repair of house sewer drains for properties. Backed by decades of experience, this ensures we deliver a comprehensive and high quality drainage service for all of our clients.
We develop strong client relationships, focused on reliability, capability and professionalism. Quality is at the forefront of every drainage service we provide for our clients throughout Victoria.
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