SACCS App
With the introduction of a fantastic new confined space
management App called SACCS - Safe Access & Control of
Confined Spaces, an employer can have a survey conducted
which will identify and highlight whether the area is
categorised, as per the regulations as a confined space.
The App will catalogue each space individually providing
a categorisation of High, Medium or Low Risk confined
spaces. At each point t hroughout the App, there is the
opportunity to add media such as photos and videos and
comments; this allows for up-to-date information to be
available for interested parties to view.
It will provide detailed information based on the actual
entry point(s) and the internal space itself classifying these
areas using a traffic light system; Red - high risk, Amber –
medium risk & Green – low risk helping Managers prioritise
when implementing control measures.
If not deemed to be a confined space, the App will
identify if the area being surveyed is classified as an
enclosed or restricted space. It suggests minimum
manpower, equipment and training requirements in terms
of entry, rescue and sentry personnel.
Upon completion of the survey, a PDF report of each
space identified is available for downloading and can be
provided on an external USB drive; this is particularly
helpful if videos have been produced.
Should they so wish, the employer can have access
to the Admin Panel in the SACCS App, which allows:
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• instant access to all of its sites
instant access to all of its spaces at those sites
filters can be added to identify specific items i.e.
boilers at all sites
new sites can be added as well as new spaces
redundant sites and spaces can also be removed
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Reminders are given when the whole survey or a
specific space is due a review
All information is stored securely as per the Data
Protection Act
See more at www.mrsl.co.uk
Written by Billy Gundry Grad IOSH MCMI
Operations Manager
MRS Training & Rescue - Yorkshire
About MRS Training and Rescue – the new name for Mines Rescue Service
MRS Training & Rescue offer first class practical training in state of the art confined space facilities to prepare and
train anyone who works in confined spaces, with re-assessment courses also available if required. In addition, the
company has launched a new Confined Space Management system called SACCS (Safe Access and Control of Confined
Spaces) to provide a computerised database management system which identifies, records and stores all information
on confined spaces.
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