Confined Space Awareness

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.


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.

  • 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

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
*The price is excluding applicable VAT and including water, tea, coffee and basic refreshments. Full day courses also incl. breakfast and lunch and half day courses also incl. either breakfast or lunch.