Management of Confined Spaces Awareness

Course Objectives:

Further to attendance of this course delegates will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of what confined spaces are how to categorize them
• Understand how to apply suitable control measures to manage the hazards associated with the various categories
• Have an understanding of the use of the permit to work
• Understand how to put emergency arrangements in place
• Gain an understanding of the equipment required to safely work in confined spaces

Course Content:

Topics covered on this course include:

• Definition of a Confined Space
• Significant hazards associated with confined spaces
• Classification of confined spaces
• Legal requirements
• Background to legislative requirements for risk assessment
• Planning a confined space entry
• Roles & responsibilities of the confined space team
• Safe systems of work
• Additional physical hazards & dangers
• Permit to work
• Emergency arrangements
• ATEX controls
• Care & use of Escape BA
• An overview of Escape BA
• Managing pre-wearer checks
• An overview of SCBA & when to use it
• Tally Board & Top Man duties
• Working duration
• Lifting equipment & harnesses
• Emergency response
• Incident management

At the end of the course delegates are required to sit an assessment to ensure information retention.

On successful completion of the assessment delegates will receive a C&C Training Ltd Certificate of Attendance.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved on organising, supervising or managing Confined Spaces entry.

Duration:

2 days