When you need safe, compliant cleaning and maintenance work in confined spaces that
poses significant health and safety risks, you need a team with proven expertise and
rigorous safety protocols. RM Contractors (UK) Ltd has been providing specialist confined spaces
services across the UK for over 35 years, helping industrial facilities, utilities companies, and
commercial property owners maintain critical infrastructure safely and efficiently.
Whether you’re maintaining underground utilities, cleaning industrial vessels, servicing
ventilation systems, or need emergency confined spaces work, our certified technicians
have the expertise and equipment to work safely in any confined space, regardless of
complexity or risk level. We follow the HSE risk management hierarchy to minimise project
risk for all stakeholders.
Since 1987, we’ve been refining our
approach to professional confined spaces entry and maintenance. Our technicians don’t just
follow procedures – they understand the science behind atmospheric monitoring,
emergency rescue protocols, and the regulations that govern confined spaces work under
the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. All staff are fully trained, competent and hold
appropriate confined space regulations safety accredited training. The work processes we
undertake are fully compliant with the Confined Space Regulations (1997 and all subsequent
amendments). Drone inspection technology is an option for many applications. Zero harm is
our operational philosophy.
Our family-run business, based in York, combines decades of hands-on experience with
cutting-edge confined spaces entry equipment and specialist safety protocols. We’ve earned
the confidence of major clients including McArthurGlen, Nestlé, BAE Systems, and City of
York Council by consistently delivering safe, fully compliant, and exceptionally cost-effective
solutions that protect both personnel and operations.
We hold ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications and are working towards ISO 45001 and 50001, with CHAS and SafeContractor approvals in place. All confined space operatives are fully certified, including emergency rescue training, because compliance is about more than ticking boxes—it’s about protecting people and meeting regulations from day one. Our advanced monitoring systems track oxygen, toxic gases, and explosive atmospheres using multi-gas detectors, air monitors, and ventilation systems that exceed HSE standards. We embrace innovation with remote monitoring, advanced comms, and digital tools to reduce risk and improve safety. Each team includes certified rescue technicians with fully equipped systems and tested protocols for immediate response. Strategic planning helps us complete work efficiently, reducing costs and downtime without compromising safety. Using iAuditor, we capture every stage with atmospheric data, imagery, and reports to ensure full compliance. Our vehicles arrive fully equipped, allowing us to adapt quickly for both scheduled work and emergency response.
We follow a strict hierarchy of controls including atmospheric testing, continuous monitoring, emergency rescue arrangements, appropriate PPE, and trained rescue personnel on standby.
No one enters a confined space without proper authorisation and safety measures in place. Our first consideration is to look into options to undertaking the works without actually having to
enter the space. This is the first principle of risk management.
Our confined space specialists deliver safe, certified, and efficient solutions in the most challenging environments—underground, overhead, and everywhere in between.
Our teams safely maintain sewers, culverts, and chambers using atmospheric monitoring, rescue protocols, and drone inspections.
We clean HVAC and industrial ductwork in confined spaces using approved methods that support safety, compliance, and performance.
We deliver confined space cleaning in hygiene-critical environments, following clean room protocols and industry standards.
Available 24/7, our confined space rescue teams provide rapid-response entry, recovery, and life-saving emergency support.
We clean storage tanks and industrial vessels using confined space protocols to ensure safety around flammable and toxic materials.
Get in touch today to discuss your cleaning, restoration, or emergency service needs — we’re here to help.
Phone: 0800 0386 557
Phone: 01904 764 557
Email: info@rm-contractors.co.uk
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