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Confined Space Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe the confined space entry job — tank, sewer, excavation, manhole, or any substantially enclosed space. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant confined space risk assessment covering gas hazards, oxygen levels, rescue plans and all relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by construction contractors, utility companies, drainage engineers and maintenance teams across the UK
⚠️ Working in sewers, tanks or deep excavations? Mention gas hazards, depth, ventilation, and rescue equipment — we'll include atmospheric monitoring requirements, emergency procedures, and the specific controls required under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
What is a confined space under UK law?
A confined space is defined under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 as any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of serious injury from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or a lack of oxygen. This includes excavations deeper than 1.2 metres, manholes, storage tanks, boilers, sewers, and any substantially enclosed space where gas build-up or oxygen depletion is possible.
Regulation 3 requires that no person shall enter a confined space to carry out work unless it is not reasonably practicable to achieve the purpose of that work without such entry. This means you must first consider whether the work can be done from outside the space. If entry is unavoidable, Regulation 4 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment identifying the hazards and the precautions to be taken before, during and after entry.
Regulation 5 requires suitable emergency arrangements including rescue equipment and procedures. This must be in place before anyone enters the confined space. The HSE reports that confined space incidents kill around 15 workers in the UK every year — many of them during attempted rescues where no proper plan was in place.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, you must produce a written risk assessment for all confined space work. This assessment must be shared with all workers entering the space and reviewed before every entry. Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced confined space risk assessment in the format expected by HSE inspectors, principal contractors and insurance assessors.
How It Works
1. Describe the Space and the Job
Tell us the type of confined space (tank, sewer, excavation, manhole), the depth or size, known gas hazards, ventilation arrangements, and the work to be done. Mention your gas monitoring equipment, rescue plan, and whether you'll use breathing apparatus.
2. We Write Your Assessment
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant confined space risk assessment referencing the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, atmospheric hazards, rescue procedures, and emergency arrangements.
3. Use It Before Every Entry
Download as PDF and Word. Include it in your RAMS pack, attach it to your permit-to-work system, and brief all workers before entry. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every confined space risk assessment is written in full — covering all atmospheric, physical and emergency hazards relevant to your entry job.
Oxygen deficiency — safe entry criteria (19.5-23% oxygen)
Toxic gases — carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, methane
Flammable atmospheres and explosion risk
Atmospheric testing and continuous gas monitoring
Ventilation — forced air, extraction, purging procedures
Permit-to-work system requirements
Emergency rescue arrangements and equipment
Breathing apparatus and emergency air supply
Access and egress — ladders, harnesses, tripods
Entrapment risk — flowing liquids, solids, sludge
Temperature extremes and confined space heat stress
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 compliance
Communications — radios, rope signals, attendant duties
Training and competence of confined space workers
Works For
From sewer entry to tank cleaning, Anyrisks covers every type of confined space work across construction, utilities and maintenance.
What Customers Say
"We do a lot of sewer work. Anyrisks covered gas monitoring, ventilation, rescue procedures and the permit system in one document. Saved hours of admin every week."
David L.
Drainage contractor, Yorkshire
"Tank entry jobs always need RAMS and a confined space assessment. Anyrisks gives me both in one go — fully referenced to the 1997 Regs. Principal contractors accept it every time."
Janine M.
Industrial cleaning specialist, North West
"Deep excavation work on utility projects — every job is a confined space. Anyrisks covers oxygen levels, methane risk, rescue equipment and emergency procedures in detail. Professional and fast."
Chris B.
Groundworks supervisor, Scotland
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gas hazards and atmospheric testing covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Emergency rescue procedures included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Permit-to-work guidance included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ventilation and breathing apparatus covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a confined space risk assessment for excavations?
Yes — if an excavation is deep enough to create a risk from lack of oxygen, the presence of gases, or entrapment, it is classified as a confined space under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. You must complete a confined space risk assessment before entry.
What counts as a confined space under UK law?
A confined space is any enclosed or substantially enclosed space where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of serious injury from hazardous substances or conditions within the space, or lack of oxygen. Examples include sewers, tanks, silos, manholes, excavations over 1.2m deep, and boilers.
Is this suitable for permit-to-work systems?
Yes — the risk assessment produced by Anyrisks can be used as the foundation document for your permit-to-work system. Describe your permit process in the job details and we will reference it in the assessment.
Do I need a rescue plan included?
Yes — Regulation 5 of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 requires suitable emergency arrangements. Mention your rescue equipment and procedures in the job description and we will include them in the assessment.
Can I use this for sewer and drainage work?
Yes — describe the type of sewer or drain, depth, ventilation, gas monitoring equipment, and whether you'll be using breathing apparatus. The assessment will cover all relevant hazards including toxic gases, lack of oxygen, and drowning risk.
Does this cover lone working in confined spaces?
Regulation 3 of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 requires that no person enters a confined space to carry out work unless it is not reasonably practicable to achieve the purpose of that work without such entry. Lone working in confined spaces is strongly discouraged. If unavoidable, describe your monitoring and emergency procedures and we will include lone working controls.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the confined space, the work to be done, gas hazards, ventilation, and rescue arrangements — Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced confined space risk assessment instantly.
Is atmospheric testing included?
Yes — mention the gas monitoring equipment you use (e.g. four-gas detector measuring oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, and flammable gases) and the assessment will include atmospheric testing requirements and safe entry criteria.
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