This program blends in-class learning with a practical training component
Program Description
This program blends in-class learning with a practical training component. Upon completion, participants will be knowledgeable about confined space requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and will be able to recognize confined spaces, describe the major hazards, identify controls, and perform a confined space rescue.
Program Content
Potential hazards of confined spaces
How to recognize a confined space as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employer programs for confined space entry
Hazards and their assessment
Plans for controlling hazards of confined space activity
Training and entry permits
Confined space rescue
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is Ontario’s trusted health and safety resource. Our goal is to improve the lives of Ontario workers. We provide the resources and training that control and eliminate safety hazards in work environments involving high-risk activities.
At IHSA we have always maintained a standard of excellence. We are proud of our role in helping to make Ontario one of the safest places in the world to work.
Our focus is on workers and keeping our promise to provide them with the tools to Work Safe for Life. As part of Ontario's health and safety system, we are recognized by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Ministry of Transportation, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board as designated trainers and consultants. So, you can be sure that the training you get from IHSA meets regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
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