Enclosed space entry and the resulting deaths caused by poor procedures and/or lack of knowledge each year is a vexing subject and one that The Report Magazine has highlighted before. However, it seems insufficient progress is being made in this area and the number of casualties remains stubbornly high. Capt Michael Lloyd has become passionate about this subject and is now something of an authority in the field. In this article, he shares his current thoughts on the matter and offers some practical tips and advice for surveyors.