Confined Space Awareness

Introduction

Confined Space courses are for all employers, employees and the self-employed who work in any type of confined space. Our Confined Space courses focus on the actions needed to meet the requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Any space of an enclosed nature where there is exposure to hazardous substances or dangerous conditions (e.g. lack of oxygen) is confined. Some confined spaces are fairly easy to identify, for instance those enclosures with either limited or single openings and they often have minimal ventilation.

Aims

To provide delegates with good knowledge and skills to understand the key duties of confined space working and to understand the meaning of the term “Confined Space” and be aware of the hazards associated to working in a confined space, requirements of the legislation, how to complete risk assessments and the safe system of work for operation.

The Course includes:

• Look at the Confined Space Regulations 97 and associated legislation

• Definition of a confined space

• Why accidents occur

• Hazard Identification

• Key Duties

• Preventing Entry

• Safe Entry

• Emergency planning/communication

• Training

• Selection & use of Safety equipment

• Health & Hygiene

• Group exercise

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.