Course Details

Overview: This Confined Space Entry Training course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills required for safely performing work in confined spaces. The course addresses the inherent risks associated with confined space environments and provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of regulations, hazards, and safety procedures to minimize risks. Participants will leave with a solid foundation of how to navigate confined spaces securely, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a culture of safety within their organizations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Define what constitutes a confined space and identify key characteristics that characterize these environments.
2. Recognize and understand the applicable legislation and regulations governing confined space entry.
3. Analyze accident statistics and relevant case studies to identify common hazards associated with confined spaces.
4. Conduct thorough hazard identification, risk assessment, and implement control measures for working in confined spaces.
5. Develop and apply safe work procedures and permit systems for confined space entry.
6. Define the roles and responsibilities of workers and supervisors involved in confined space operations.
7. Understand the requirements for rescue planning and execution in confined space situations.
8. Evaluate the importance of continuous learning and refresher training to maintain compliance and safety in confined spaces.

Course Outline

1. Introduction

• Overview of the course and its objectives
• Importance of confined space safety

2. Definition of Confined Space

• Characteristics of confined spaces
• Examples of confined spaces across various industries

3. Legislation

• Overview of relevant legal requirements
• Discussion of standards and guidelines impacting confined space work

4. Accident Statistics/Case Study

• Review of confined space accidents and incidents
• Lessons learned from case studies

5. Hazards Identification, Assessment, and Control

• Types of hazards (physical, chemical, biological)
• Methods for hazard identification and risk assessment
• Control measures and mitigation strategies

6. Safe Work Procedures

• Establishing safe work practices
• Importance of communication and teamwork

7. Permit Systems

• Overview of permit-to-work systems
• Steps for issuing and managing permits

8. Roles and Responsibilities

• Duties of the personnel involved in confined space entry
• Importance of defining clear roles

9. Rescue Requirements

• Overview of rescue planning and execution
• Equipment and training needed for effective response in emergencies

Administration Details

• Duration: 3 hours
• Completion Requirements: Participants must complete a written quiz, achieving a pass mark of 75%. Participants requiring additional support to meet learning outcomes will be provided with coaching opportunities.
• Refresher Training & Certification Validity Period: There is no expiration date on the certificate; however, refresher training is recommended at intervals not exceeding three years.