Confined Space Awareness IOL
There are incidents where a staggering number of workers are killed or seriously injured every year in confined spaces. This is often due to lack of knowledge or training with associated risks in working within a confined space. This course will provide the awareness to people working in a confined space and intended for personnel across the energy sector who require an awareness of the risks, hazards and equipment associated with confined spaces.
Course Intro
A staggering number of workers are killed or seriously injured every year in confined spaces. This is often due to lack of knowledge or training with associated risks in working within a confined space. This course is intended for personel across the energy sector who require an awareness of the risks, hazards and equipment associated with confined spaces.
Course Content
- Current legislation.
- Recognition of confined spaces.
- Dangers associated with confined spaces.
- Appreciation of the different types of atmospheres.
- Use of gas detection equipment in hazardous atmospheres.
- Diseases and personal hygiene associated with confined spaces.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment, i.e. ropes, harnesses and man riding hoists.
- Different types of full working Breathing Apparatus and ancillary equipment.
- Safe systems of work for entry into confined spaces.
- Methods of communication.
- Manning levels.
- Emergency procedures
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify a confined space
- Demonstrate knowledge about confined space
- Identify associated hazards and the control measures for implementation
- Describe how to conduct work safely
- Explain the rules, regulation, and best practices
- Identify specific roles and responsibilities when working in a confined space
- Describe emergency procedure and emergency rescue planning