Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for employees who are required to enter or work within medium-risk confined spaces as part of their duties.
What you will learn?
- Understanding the hazards and risks associated with confined spaces
- Defining a confined space and recognising typical workplace examples
- Understanding relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidance
- Identifying hazards including toxic or flammable gases, oxygen deficiency, engulfment and flooding
- Understanding the importance of risk assessments, safe systems of work and permits to work
- Carrying out appropriate pre-entry checks and atmospheric monitoring
- Understanding the limitations of gas detection and monitoring equipment
- Selecting and using appropriate PPE and safety equipment
- Following safe entry, working and exit procedures
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of entrants, supervisors and standby personnel
- Maintaining effective communication with personnel inside the confined space
- Understanding emergency procedures and suitable rescue arrangements
- Recognising changing conditions and knowing when work should be stopped and the space evacuated
- Applying safe working practices within medium-risk confined spaces
Teaching and Assessment
Training covers confined space definitions, hazards and risk assessment, relevant legislation, safe systems of work, permit-to-work procedures, pre-entry checks, atmospheric hazards, gas monitoring, ventilation and PPE. Delegates also cover entry and exit procedures, communication systems, roles and responsibilities, emergency procedures and rescue arrangements, with practical exercises and demonstrations included.
What you get once complete.
On successful completion, delegates will receive a Confined Space Training – Medium Risk certificate.
