Location

Technical and Vocational Institute

Objectives

• This course fulfills the basic requirements for employees who may be exposed to hazardous conditions present in Confined Spaces. Participants will gain a greater understanding of hazards specific to Confined Spaces. They will gain comprehensive knowledge and acquire tools to minimize hazards so that The course aims to provide the trainee with greater awareness of:• Responsibilities of Employers, Supervisors, Workers and Contractors• Recognizing a Confined Space• Hazard Awareness in Confined Spaces• Confined Space Permit Systems• Preparing for Confined Space Entry and Work• Working Safely in Confined Spaces• Emergency Planning for Confined Spaces

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:• Know duties and responsibilities in performing confined space work• Recognize the characteristics that define a permit-required confined space• Understand the types of confined space hazards and why they are potentially harmful• Know the types of control measures used to ensure a space is safe before and during entry• Be able to conduct a proper pre-entry assessment and preparation of the confined space• Understand the necessary procedures for working inside a confined space• Know what to do in the event of a problem or emergency situation

Course Contents

• Definition of confined space• Hazards Identification, Assessment, and Control• Fire and Explosion Hazards• Safe Work Procedures• Testing Hazardous Atmospheres• Permit Systems• Roles and responsibilities• PPE and confined space equipment• Rescue Requirements