Confined Space Training Awareness - Working in Confined Spaces - Online Learning
This Confined Space Training is ideal for those whose job involves working in poorly ventilated, confined spaces. Whether you work there all the time or only on some occasions, this Confined Space Training will equip you with the knowledge you need to spot hazards, properly follow safety instructions, and keep yourself and others safe whilst working in confined spaces. The course is RoSPA approved and CPD accredited.
We currently don not have any course dates scheduled, please contact us for more details.
Learning outcomes
- Learn how to work safely in confined spaces and poorly ventilated areas
- Gain a better understanding of your legal responsibilities when working in confined spaces
- Gain a better understanding of the safest ways to enter and exit confined spaces
Course contents
This training course is broken down into 3 sections
- 1 What is a Confined Space? Why are they dangerous?
- 2 Legal Duties and Responsibilities
- 3 Preparing for Entry
SECTION 1
What is the definition of a confined space? And why are they dangerous? This section answers these questions, covering dangers such as - flammable atmospheres, hazardous atmospheres, hazardous temperatures, drowning and asphyxiation. It also looks at dangers specific to using particular equipment or substances and dangers associated with particular types of work.
SECTION 2
In this section, we look at who is responsible for employees' safety. This section of the course looks at Emergency rescue plans, Risk assessments, Confined spaces regulations, Permits, Safe systems of work
SECTION 3
Before entering a confined space there are important checks that must be done. The atmosphere must be tested - the oxygen levels must be within safe limits and the same goes for flammability and toxicity levels too. This section looks at purging and ventilation, isolation, cleaning and lighting. And finally, it looks at the equipment that might be needed - PPE and RPE.
PC or mobile phone required for the theory part.
Confined Space Training Awareness - Working in Confined Spaces certificate valid for 3 years.
Compliance
It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.
The Confined Space Regulations 1997 apply where the assessment identifies risks of serious injury from work in confined spaces. These regulations contain the following key duties:
- Avoid entry to confined spaces, e.g. by doing the work from the outside;
- If entry to a confined space is unavoidable, follow a safe system of work; and
- Put in place adequate emergency arrangements before the work start
Every employer shall (a)ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations in respect of any work carried out by his employees; and (b) ensure compliance, so far as is reasonably practicable, with the provisions of these Regulations in respect of any work carried out by persons other than his employees insofar as the provisions relate to matters which are within his control
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, Section 3 (1)
