Confined Space Safety Training

Course overview

Tanks, manholes, pits and vessels can contain toxic, flammable or oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Participants learn to identify confined spaces, test atmospheres and follow permit-controlled entry with a standby person and rescue plan.

Training objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify confined spaces and their hazards
• Understand atmospheric testing and ventilation
• Follow permit-controlled entry procedures
• Perform the role of entrant and standby attendant

Key topics

1. 01What makes a space confined
2. 02Oxygen deficiency, toxic and flammable atmospheres
3. 03Gas testing and continuous monitoring
4. 04Isolation, ventilation and PPE
5. 05Entry permit and standby duties
6. 06Emergency and rescue arrangements

Who should attend

• Workers who enter tanks, pits, manholes or vessels
• Standby attendants and entry supervisors
• Maintenance and utility crews

Certification