Occupational Safety and Health for Confined Space Works

Guides to Legislation

• A Brief Guide to the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation(PDF)

Code of Practices and Guidelines

• Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces(PDF)
  (This Code of Practice (i.e. the First Edition) will be superseded by the Second Edition on 30 November 2024)
• Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces(PDF)
  (This Code of Practice (i.e. the Second Edition) will become effective on 30 November 2024)
• Guidance Notes on Safety and Health for Prevention of Gas Poisoning in Drainage Works(PDF)
• Guidance Notes on Safety and Health of Hand-dug Tunneling Work(PDF)
• Safe Work in Confined Spaces(PDF)

Approved Breathing Apparatuses for use in Confined Spaces

• list of approved breathing apparatuses(PDF)
• Apply for Breathing Apparatuses approval

Confined Spaces Safety Training Courses

  a. Safety Training Courses for Certified Workers of Confined Spaces Operation

• List of Approved Training Course Providers

 b. Safety Training Courses for Competent Persons of Confined Spaces Operation

• List of Approved Training Course Providers

 c. Others

• Application Procedures and Approval Conditions
• Application Forms

Audio and Visual Materials

• Gas Poisoning in Confined Space for Underground Pipework
• Prevention of Gas Poisoning in Drainage Work (video-Cantonese)