Confined Space Training

Confined space training is designed to help workers understand what a confined space is, while also increasing their awareness of the hazards they can expect to find in a confined space. By increasing a worker’s awareness of potential hazards, workers will exercise increased caution, resulting in fewer injuries.

Confined space training ensures that anyone working in a confined space is fully trained in the following:

• How to recognize and identify potential hazards associated with the confined space being entered.

• How to evaluate and control procedures for the identified or potential hazards.

• The proper set up, use, and limitations of all equipment that will be used while inside the confined space.

• The proper set up, use, and limitations of all personal protective equipment that will be used while inside the confined space.

• Proper use of all communication and retrieval systems.

• All safe work procedures for entering the confined space according to the employer’s confined space hazard assessment program.

• The exact procedures to follow if a situation that could present additional risk to the worker develops.

• The specific work to be done while in the confined space.

• How to work in a way that will not endanger lives.

Reasons Why Confined Space Training is Important

Some of the different reasons why confined space training is important include:

Increases Awareness

Confined space training is designed to help workers understand what a confined space is, while also increasing their awareness of the hazards they can expect to find in a confined space. By increasing a worker’s awareness of potential hazards, workers will exercise increased caution, resulting in fewer injuries.

Helps Determine Risks

Determining the risks associated with a specific type of confined space can help workers make better decisions in regard to the equipment needed to ensure safe working conditions. Determining potential risks ahead of time also allows for emergency procedures to be put in place.

Low Risk Entry into Confined Spaces (CSC01)

•  Competency based valid for 3 years 

•  One Day – 7 guided learning hours 

•  Per Booking – Min of 6 and Max of 8 people 

•  In Accordance with Confined Space Regulations 1997 and National Occupational Standards

Medium Risk Entry into Confined Spaces (CSC02)

•  Competency based valid for 3 years 

•  Two days – 14 guided learning hours

•  Per Booking – Min of 6 and Max of 8 people 

•  In Accordance with Confined Space Regulations 1997 and National Occupational Standards

•  Understand and accept LOTO procedures

High Risk Entry into Confined Spaces (CSC03)

•  Competency based valid for 3 years 

•  Three days – 20 guided learning hours

•  Per Booking – Min of 6 and Max of 8 people 

•  In accordance with Confined Space Regulations 1997 and National Occupational Standards