Occupational Safety and Health for Confined Space Works

Guides to Legislation

• A Brief Guide to the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation(PDF) (1.75 MB)

Code of Practices and Guidelines

• Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces(PDF) (2.09 MB)
• Guidance Notes on Safety and Health for Prevention of Gas Poisoning in Drainage Works(PDF) (5.48 MB)
• Guidance Notes on Safety and Health of Hand-dug Tunneling Work(PDF) (1.41 MB)
• Safe Work in Confined Spaces(PDF) (1.43 MB)

Approved Breathing Apparatuses for use in Confined Spaces

• list of approved breathing apparatuses(PDF) (260 KB)
• 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Confined Spaces