Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Code defines a confined space as a restricted space that may become hazardous to a worker entering it because of a) An atmosphere that is or may be injurious by reason of oxygen deficiency or enrichment, flammability, explosivity, or toxicity
Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Code defines a confined space as a restricted space that may become hazardous to a worker entering it because of:
An atmosphere that is or may be injurious by reason of oxygen deficiency or enrichment, flammability, explosivity, or toxicity
A condition or changing set of circumstances within that space that presents a potential for injury or illness
The potential or inherent characteristics of an activity which can produce adverse or harmful consequences within the space.
Confined spaces present special hazards to workers including risks of toxic or asphyxiant gas exposure, fires, falls and entrapment. Workers need to remain aware of these potential hazards and how to avoid or control them in their day to day work activity.
This comprehensive 8 Hour Confined Space: Awareness, Entry & Rescue Level 1 & 2 course will provide your staff with knowledge on how to work safely in a confined space.
Course Objectives:
How to identify a confined space
Hazards of confined spaces
Exposure limits
Relevant legislation
Safe work procedures
Codes of practice
Preparation for entry (pre-entry meetings)
Lock-out procedures
Safe work permits
Communication skills
Post-entry debriefing
The provision of appropriate health and safety training is an integral part of all health and safety programs and is a key component of due diligence in the workplace. Employers have an obligation.
To properly train their employees and supervisors to ensure that they are competent to perform their jobs, recognize the hazards of the job and understand how to protect themselves from these hazards.
Compulsory for supervisors and workers who enter or work in confined spaces. This course covers regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring, rescue procedures CSA Standards and due diligence.
The course is designed for anyone who may be required to use respiratory protective equipment. The training has been designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively use this equipment.
Working at heights is a daily practice in many industries, it is often left up to the employee to assess the situation and determine what is needed.
EHS Zone provides a variety of Occupational Health and Safety courses for workers and supervisors. The training sessions are held at our location in Vaughan, ON and also in different training centers around the GTA. We also offer customized training sessions at customer sites.
Hazard communication system for employees working with hazardous materials or equipment.
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