Confined Space Entry

Course Overview

This course provides individuals with the training and knowledge required when working around or entering an area that is confined or the space is restricted.  While working in areas that are confined and restricted spaces it can pose a high level of risk to your health and safety as well as for those around you.

Therefore, it’s important that you are able recognize confined and restricted spaces at the work site and identify the hazards associated with them. You also need to understand the methods for assessing, eliminating, controlling, and monitoring those hazards.

Topic Covered in Confined Space Entry

• Definitions of the different types of confined and restricted spaces

• Common confined and restricted space hazards

• Procedures for assessment, testing, elimination, and control of hazards

• PPE requirements

• Permits, logs, communication systems, and emergency response plans for confined space entry

• Employer, worker, and monitor responsibilities related to confined spaces