The purpose of the Confined Space Entry course is to impart on the delegates the education necessary to operate safely in a confined space atmosphere and what hazards they may encounter

The following course content is discussed:

• Confined Space Definition
• Associated legislation
• Physical Hazards and Atmospheres
• Safe Atmosphere
• Oxygen Enrichment & Deficiency
• H2s
• Methane
• Carbon Monoxide & Dioxide
• Contaminants
• Safe Systems of Work
• Effective Training
• Isolations
• Access, Egress and Lighting
• Ventilation type procedures
• Atmospheric Testing
• Gas Detector Types
• Testing in a Confined Space
• Stand By Personnel
• Air Movers and BA Sets
• PPE and First Aid
• Communication Equipment

At the end of this course, the delegates will be able to demonstrate:

• Awareness of the current legislation
• Awareness of the associated physical hazards
• Awareness of the types of gases that are found in a confined space
• Know what is deemed as a safe atmosphere
• Know the characteristics and behaviors of confined space gases
• Aware of the systems of work that must be in place before working in a confined space
• Aware of the isolation procedures
• Know of the types of gas monitors available to test with in a confined space
• Aware of the roles and responsibilities of the stand by person
• Aware of air movers and their procedures when using in a confined space
• Know what an escape set is and what its limitations are when in use
• The required PPE, RPE and other equipment needed when working in a confined space