Confined Space Entry & Rescue

This one-day course includes Confined Space Entry and is designed for workers who are required to be on standby for rescue purposes. If you have someone entering a confined space, you must have people monitoring and on standby in the event that a rescue is required.

*If the participant has taken HCSAS Confined Space Entry within the last six (6) months, you are able to register for the half-day Confined Space Rescue portion of the course.

Confined Space Entry course contents include:

• Identification of confined spaces

• Saskatchewan OH&S legislated standards

• Requirements for working in or around confined spaces

• Hazard assessment and control methods for confined spaces

• Review of atmospheric testing

• Entry plan and permits

• Emergency response plans (ERP)

Confined Space Rescue course content includes:

• Saskatchewan OH&S legislated standards

• Lifeline and harness requirements

• An additional advantage of mechanical devices to lift/move casualties

• Practice drags and carries

• The practical exercise involves students developing an entry plan and practice task-specific rescue

Required:

All basic PPE will be required for the practical portion of the course. If your company is requesting a private course, please contact our office to discuss company-specific rescues and the materials needed for the rescues.