Working at Heights & Confined Space

Certified Crews for Shutdown Cleaning and Waste Management

A lot of shutdown work is permit-controlled and can’t begin without a certified operator on site. Tank clean-outs require confined space entry or “Enter and Work in Confined Spaces” certification. Servicing and washing elevated walkways or tall equipment requires Working at Heights. In the Western Australian mining sector, both are governed by strict procedures.

GCW provides the trained crews and equipment to complete the work safely and efficiently. Our in-region operators hold confined space and Working at Heights certifications, and are trained in vacuum loading operations. We can staff a standalone project or provide trained crews as part of wider shutdown support.

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How GCW Supports Shutdowns

We scope the job with your shutdown or maintenance coordinator. From there, we prepare safe-work documentation – typically a JSEA (job safety and environmental analysis) and a permit to work depending on the task – aligned with your site’s high-risk work procedures.

We mobilise from Kalgoorlie, Leonora or Geraldton, so certified operators come from in-region rather than Perth. Our people work to WorkSafe WA’s Confined Spaces Code of Practice, and we coordinate site induction with you before the job begins.

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What Does Working at Heights and Confined Space Cover?

As part of our wider shutdown support services, this capability allows GCW to carry out cleaning and waste removal tasks where ground-level access isn’t enough.

Confined spaces

Entering tanks, vessels, silos and pits for cleaning, vacuum loading and internal maintenance.

Working at Heights

Elevated access for plant washing, cleaning and maintenance tasks at height.

Documentation

All certifications, JSEAs and SWMS provided for your records.

Standby available

Certified personnel available for day, night and standby shifts as required.

GCW operates mine-spec industrial vacuum trucks and boom trucks with purpose-built equipment for specialised mine-site and shutdown work.

Why choose GCW

Why Choose GCW for Working at Heights and Confined Space Support?

Certified Crews In Your Region

Our in-region workforce holds up-to-date confined space and Working at Heights certifications and is experienced in mine-site work.

Safe Work Done Right

We prepare a JSEA and SWMS aligned with your site procedures and WorkSafe WA’s Confined Spaces Code of Conduct.

Deal With a Decision-Maker

When you call GCW, you speak with our local managers in Kalgoorlie, Leonora or Geraldton – experienced people who know the region.

Integrated Shutdown Support

We can coordinate Working at Heights and confined space work with tank cleaning, bulk waste transfers, toilet hire, wash pad servicing and other shutdown waste requirements.

FAQs About Working at Heights and Confined Space

Do GCW personnel hold confined space and Working at Heights certifications?

Yes, our in-region operators hold RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces and RIIWHS204E Working at Heights certifications, and are trained in vacuum loading operations. We coordinate the required documentation and site induction with your team before work begins.

What confined space and Working at Heights tasks does GCW undertake?

Enter and Work in Confined Spaces: GCW supplies certified crews for waste and cleaning tasks, including tank and vessel clean-outs, pit work and industrial vacuum loading.
Working at Heights: Our certified crews undertake elevated-access cleaning and waste management work on mining and industrial sites, including plant washing and cleaning during shutdowns.

The exact approach depends on the space, material being removed, access requirements and your site procedures.

Can GCW work within our site permit requirements?

Yes. We coordinate with your site team on documentation, inductions, JSEA and permit-to-work requirements before high-risk work begins. We’ll work with you to scope the task and site requirements in advance so we can plan the mobilisation properly.

Can GCW provide certified Working at Heights and confined space crews as a standalone service?

Yes, we can supply certified crews for one-off projects, extended shutdowns or on a rolling roster. The capability usually supports our tank cleaning and wash pad work during shutdowns.

Where are GCW’s certified crews based?

Our crews are based in Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton. Where other mining shutdown support crews dispatch from Perth, we mobilise from in-region. That means faster deployment and more agile shutdown support.

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