Confined Space Awareness

The aim of this course is to prepare candidates to enter, work and exit low and medium risk confined spaces safely. It involves training on Access Equipment (Tripods, Rescue Retrievers), Confined Space Rescue harness, Atmospheric monitoring equipment and the use of Emergency Escape Sets, and the duties of the Safety Attendant.

The course includes underpinning knowledge of Confined Space legislation, identification of confined spaces and their associated hazards, confined space risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for Confined Space Operations and the legal requirement and importance of a Confined Space Rescue Plan.

This course is delivered within the framework of the National Occupational Standards for Confined Space Training.

Learning Outcome:

• Understand the legislation applying to Confined Spaces working
• Principles of Confined Space Hazards
• Awareness of Confined Space Risk Assessment
• Principles of a Permit to Work System
• Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
• Understand and demonstrate the duties of the Topman/Safety Attendant
• Understanding of the principles of Confined Space Communications (methods, types and limitations)
• Understanding of the Principles and Procedures for Atmospheric Monitoring
• Understanding the principles of Ventilation (methods, types, limitations)
• Prepare and use emergency escape breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
• Follow procedures and work safely
• Prepare to enter, work and exit a Low and Medium risk Confined Space safely
• Principles of Confined Space Hygiene
• Demonstrate an understanding of Confined Space Emergencies and how to deal with them

Who should take this course?

All personnel who have to enter Low and Medium Risk confined spaces and act as a Safety Attendant (Topman).

Certification:

At the end of the course, you'll be appearing for an exam. Each candidate will be obtaining a certificate upon successfully clearing the exam.