UK Statutory Instrument 1997 United Kingdom

Confined Spaces Regulations 1997

What this means for your business

3 guides
Enforced by
HSE
Applies to
United Kingdom
On this page
3 practical guides across 2 topics
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Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

Work safely in confined spaces on drainage projects

How to comply with the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 when working in manholes, sewers, chambers, and service ducts on drainage …

Drainage and utilities compliance checklist

Pre-start compliance checklist for drainage and utility infrastructure works. Covers Section 104 sewer adoption, Approved Document H, confined space permits, …

Keep lone workers safe

How to protect employees who work alone or without close supervision. Covers risk assessment, control measures, communication systems, and what …

Sections and provisions

10 classified provisions from this legislation.

3 Duties 1 Offences and penalties 3 Exemptions

Duties 3

  • s.3 Duties
  • s.4 Work in confined spaces
  • s.5 Emergency arrangements

Offences and penalties 1

  • s.7 Defence in proceedings

Exemptions 3

  • s.2 Disapplication of Regulations
  • s.6 Exemption certificates
  • s.8 Extension outside Great Britain

Official guidance

Authoritative sources from regulators explaining this legislation.