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New 2026 Safety Standards for Entering and Working in Confined Spaces in Australia

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Australia is preparing for a significant shift in workplace safety with the introduction of the 2026 safety standards for entering and working in confined spaces. These changes are designed to strengthen risk management, improve worker competency and reduce incidents in high-risk environments across industries such as construction, mining, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A major focus of the updated standards is ensuring workers are properly trained before entering confined spaces. These environments often present serious hazards including oxygen-deficient atmospheres, toxic gases, limited mobility and restricted emergency access. To address these risks, regulators are placing greater emphasis on nationally recognised entry and work in confined spaces training delivered by trusted providers like Kangaroo Training Institute. This training equips workers with practical skills in hazard identification, atmospheric testing, permit systems, communication procedures and emergency respon...