Confined Space Training

Our teams are available for short and ongoing projects. One day or year-round. Life Safety Associates provides expert Confined Space Standby Rescue Services.

Short notice coverage available with 2-4-8 man teams. We provide all necessary rescue equipment and supplies. Rates are based on the assignment. Typically a two-man team with all equipment runs less than $150.00/hr
Personnel: Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics

Short list of Equipment:

• Tripod retrieval systems

• Harnesses & belts

• Rope rescue equipment

• Anchor devices

• PPE

• Air operations; SCBA, Air-line systems, etc.

• Comprehensive Emergency medical bag

• Portable Oxygen

• SKED Rescue system

• Backboards, ‘C’ collars, KED sled – extraction equipment

• Gas monitors – Personal Monitors

• Lighting

• Communications

Confined Space Training Programs

Our training programs are developed to fully comply with the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910.146.

The course lengths for the following descriptions are approximations and depend on your site-specific needs and previous training.

Confined Space Awareness

This 4-hour course is designed for anyone who works around confined spaces and all emergency responders. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to identify a confined space and understand its associated hazards. This program is a must for any employer with confined spaces on site or whose employees may encounter confined spaces during their normal course of employment.

Program Length

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

Confined Space Entry

During this 8-hour program participants will learn the proper procedures for making entry into Permit Required Confined Spaces. This program of instruction will prepare the participant to operate in the capacity of Entrant, Attendant or Entry Supervisor during confined space operations. Participants will become familiar with CFR 1910.146 and how to properly employ the permit program.

This course is a combination of classroom instruction and practical application in actual permit spaces utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment, meters and ventilation. This course of instruction is required by OSHA before an employee can enter a Permit Required Confined Space. Special emphasis is put on safety and non-entry rescue.

Program Length

• 8 hours

Confined Space Entry Refresher

During this 4-hour program participants will review the proper procedures for making entry into Permit Required Confined Spaces. This program of instruction will refresh the participant knowledge to operate in the capacity of Entrant, Attendant or Entry Supervisor during confined space operations.

Participants will review CFR 1910.146 regulations and how to properly employ the permit program. This course is a combination of classroom review and practical application in actual permit spaces utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment, meters and ventilation.

This course of instruction is required by OSHA before an employee can enter a Permit Required Confined Space. It is recommended annually. Special emphasis is put on safety and non-entry rescue.

Prerequisite: Successfully completed a  formal 8-hour Confined Space Entry program or greater within the past 12 months.

Program Length

• 4 hours

Confined Space Rescue

A 16-hour course for anyone who during the course of their employment is expected to make rescues from confined spaces. This course is a combination of part classroom with emphasis on hands-on scenarios in actual confined spaces. The program content is easily modified to meet your needs.

Program Length

• 16 hours