Confined Space Entrant Awareness

Learning Style:

Classroom lectures assisted with PowerPoint presentations, videos and practical exercises.

• Participants go through a lockout entry procedure when entering and exiting a confined space

Discussion Topics:

•  Legislative requirements as per Provincial/State, or Federal Labor Code. Instructors also ask and review company policies and procedures

•  The definition of a confined space and hazard identification

•  Hazards associated with a confined space

•  Methods to control hazards

Testing of confined space atmospheres:

•  Atmospheric testing

•  Environmental hazard control

•  Methods of ventilation

•  Entry requirements for workers

• Permit requirements prior to entry

•  Attendant duties

•  Entry Supervisor responsibilities and duties

•  Non-entry rescue procedures

Class Size:

Maximum class size 16 participants, minimum of 6 for on-site training.

Outcomes:

•  Understand the requirements for entry

•  Bump check a 4-gas monitor and understand the basic concepts of atmospheric testing

•  Upon successful completion of a final exam, be given a wallet card authorizing them to enter a confined space under a permit signed by a qualified entrant (entry supervisor) as per governing regulations

• Receive a confined space manual as a reference guide