Confined Space Entry Course

This course is intended for operators, engineers and technicians working on process plants to understand the issues surrounding this activity, and to adopt safe designs and practices to avoid the occurrence of such incidents.

Participants will learn how to identify different locations of confined spaces, the different approaches that should be taken when planning to enter a confined space, risk management and the principles of what to do if something goes wrong.

Course Outline:

Module 1:

Introduction to Confined Space Entry, What is a confined space?, Confined space locations in processing plants, Hazards of confined spaces, Entry permit, Identification of a confined space

Module 2:

• The Confined Space Entry Process, ,Confined Space Entry process, Performing the activity safely, Permit issuing authoritrisk assessment, steps to be taken prior to entering a confined space, Work performing authority, Training and competence, Common mistakes and pitfalls

Module 3:

• Gas Testing and Emergency Rescue, Gas testing and PPE requirements, gas testing for oxygen, gas testing for flammable vapours, gas testing for toxic vapours, Emergency rescue, Standby person