Confined Spaces Permit Request

Readiness

• All contractors must be qualified by the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, and the safety inspector appointed by the contractor must have passed the safety test provided by the Safety and Security Department at the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.
• All required equipment must be available and inspected by an authorized body.
• All contractors must be trained to work in confined spaces and must be medically fit.

Confined Spaces Permit Request

• Confined Spaces Work Permit Application Form; fully filled and signed by the concerned directorates.
• Certificates and qualifications of the safety officer authorized by the Safety and Security section of the Ministry of Works.
• Scope of Works Document.
• Specific Risk Assessment Document for each activity.
• Engineering drawings showing the level of depth of work required.
• Training certificates and work permits for closed/confined spaces for all workers in closed/confined spaces.
• Valid first aid training certificate and license.
• Calibration certificates for all devices and tools used.
• Providing Third party certificates of rescue equipment such as (safety harness, lifting equipment, and breathing apparatus equipped with fresh air cylinders).