Confined Space Consultancy Services
Confined spaces pose significant risks. These risks range from toxic atmospheres and gas leaks to fires, explosions, and flooding.
Performing work in these environments without the appropriate training or emergency preparedness isn’t just dangerous, it’s also illegal under The Confined Space Regulations 1997.
Such spaces demand expert management if these risks are to be successfully mitigated and avoided.
Here at Severn Access, we provide expert confined space consultancy services to some of the UK’s most high-risk industries where work in enclosed, hazardous environments is common. We deliver practical advice and tailored solutions, including:
- On-site risk assessments and confined space safety audits
- Confined space and hazard identification
- Development of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
- Development of emergency rescue plans
- Permit control and documentation support
- Equipment inspections and maintenance guidance
We are trusted advisors to leading organisations where work frequently takes place in enclosed, hazardous environments.
With years of frontline rescue experience alongside ISO 9001,City & Guilds, and CHAS-accreditaiton, we have the expertise you need to protect your workforce and stay compliant with UK law.
What The Confined Space Regulations Say About Workplace Safety
Confined spaces such as tanks, silos, tunnels, sewers, culverts, and utility chambers are some of the most high-risk work environments. Hazards associated with these enclosed spaces typically include:
- Toxic atmospheres
- Oxygen deficiency
- Fires
- Flooding
- Sudden engulfment
- Restricted movement
- Structural collapse.
Whilst some of these hazards are immediately obvious, others are less so, and may be more difficult to spot and prepare for.
That’s why working with a trained confined space consultant like Severn Access is essential for successfully mitigating risks and protecting your workforce. Many of the above hazards can arise without warning, making effective emergency planning essential.
Under the Confined Space Regulations 1997, employers are legally required to carry out all of the following before any work is to be conducted in confined spaces:
- Identify all confined spaces that are present on site.
- Conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment to identify hazards.
- Establish a Safe System of Work (SSoW).
- Put in place detailed emergency planning and rescue plans.
Failure to meet these obligations can lead to legal liability and potential loss of life. With years of experience in confined space operations, our highly skilled rescue personnel here at Severn Access possess deep knowledge of confined spaces and their associated risks.
With our expert confined space consultants at your side, you can rest assured that your business will be prepared in the event of an emergency, and your workforce will be protected should the worst happen.
Our Confined Space Consultancy Services
On-Site Risk Assessments and Safety Audits
Every workplace carries risks, but in confined spaces, these risks can quickly escalate into serious incidents. At Severn Access, we can offer a thorough risk assessment of your site to identify any hazards that are present, before they pose a threat to your personnel.
Confined Space Hazard Identification
From low oxygen levels and flammable gases, to toxic atmospheres, moving machinery and extreme temperatures, we can help you to identify all hazards present at your work-site. This is the foundation of safe entry and ensures your workforce isn’t exposed to risks that could quickly escalate into serious incidents.
Development of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
Severn Access can help you to draft and implement safe systems of work that keep your workforce safe during confined space operations. These system take into account the identified risks and control measures, and formulates these into a step-by-step action plan for safely conducting the confined space work.
Confined Space Rescue Planning
As one of the UK’s leading confined space rescue companies, we can also help you to draft effective confined space rescue plans for your operations. Under Regulation 5 of the confined space regulations, employers need to prepare a rescue plan before any work is to be completed in confined spaces.
Accredited Confined Space Experts
Severn Access possesses City & Guilds, CHAS, and ISO 9001 accreditations. This ensures full compliance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997 and all relevant HSE standards. Partnering with us means working with trusted professionals who understand how to manage high-risk, enclosed environments safely and legally.
Real-World Industry Experience
Our consultants are some of the most experienced rescue professionals in the industry. We have worked extensively in challenging confined space conditions. This hands-on background allows us to deliver practical solutions, not just theoretical advice. This helps you to better develop Safe Systems of Work that work for your site, and ensures robust emergency planning.
Tailored Safety and Compliance Solutions
At Severn Access, we know that every site and operation is unique. This is why our consultancy services are tailored around your specific business needs. From risk assessments and hazard identification to rescue plan development, we deliver bespoke strategies that protect your workforce and keep your business fully compliant with UK law.
Why Choose Severn Access for Confined Space Consultancy?
At Severn Access, our years of frontline rescue experience has given us a deep understanding of The Confined Space Regulations 1997. With our experience confined space consultants at your side, you can rest assured that your workforce will be protected, and your business will be kept compliant with UK law.
We don’t just offer advice, we deliver practical, tailored solutions for some of the UK’s most high-risk industries. We give organisations the peace of mind they need that their confined space operations will be executed safely and effectively
Choose Severn Access, and you’ll be choosing:
- A dedicated team that has extensive hands-on experience in high-risk, enclosed environments.
- Clear, actionable guidance that translates regulatory knowledge into practical safety measures.
- Bespoke solutions based on the needs of your business.
- Fully accredited company, including City & Guilds, CHAS & Rescue-3 Accreditations: we work with strict adherence to the Confined Space Regulations 1997 and all relevant HSE guidelines
- A company with nationwide reach. Our West Midlands base allows us to reach your site with ease, no matter where you’re based in the UK.
- Fully accredited confined space rescue team ready to support your operations on-site.
Contact Severn Access Today
If your workplace necessitates that work be carried out in hazardous, high-risk environments, safety measures like risk assessments, SSoW's, and effective rescue planning aren't just nice to have, they are a legal requirement under the Confined Space Regulations 1997.
So don't leave safety to chance. Get in touch with one of the UK's leading confined space contractors today for practical guidance and expert, safety-led support in enclosed spaces.
Together, we can protect your workforce from harm, and ensure your business stays fully compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations, for ultimate peace of mind.
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