The obligation
All hazardous services and plant connected to a confined space must be isolated and locked out before entry to prevent inadvertent energisation or introduction of hazardous substances.
Before a worker enters a confined space, all connected services (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical) and plant must be effectively isolated using lockout/tagout or equivalent procedures. The code details requirements for isolation records, verification of isolation, and responsibilities of the person authorising entry.
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- All hazardous services and plant connected to a confined space must be isolated and locked out before entry to prevent inadvertent energisation or introduction of hazardous substances.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Isolation of Plant and Services Before Confined Space Entry is a WHS requirement set out in Confined Spaces (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Confined Spaces Code of Practice (NI2025-443).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Isolation of Plant and Services Before Confined Space Entry is a WHS obligation under Confined Spaces (ACT). In short, All hazardous services and plant connected to a confined space must be isolated and locked out before entry to prevent inadvertent energisation or introduction of hazardous substances.
What changed recently?
Isolation of Plant and Services Before Confined Space Entry was last updated on 9 October 2026.
