Confined Spaces Training

Working in confined spaces exposes an individual to a range of potential hazards, some of which may threaten injury and in some instance may possibly lead to death. Therefore, specialist training and assessment is required to equip those undertaking this type of work with the necessary skills and competencies to assess risk, control hazards and work safely.

Our Confined Spaces training course is split into 2 parts; the theory element covers relevant legislations, assessing risks and hazards before entry, air monitoring and implementation of a rescue plan.

The second part of the Confined Spaces course involves practicing entry and exit of the confined spaces, pre inspection checks and fitting of safety harnesses, and the use of emergency rescue breathing apparatus and self-contained breathing apparatus.

During the practical sessions, the following equipment is provided:

• Breathing Apparatus (face mask, cylinder and Harness)

• Escape Set

• Air/gas monitor

What is a Confined Space?

A space which is substantially (though not always entirely) enclosed, small/difficult to work in or to enter/exit, and place where specific skills are required for the job. Examples of confined spaces; vats, manholes, furnaces, pits etc. Due to the nature of the task there is an increase in exposure to specified risks such as dangerous condition due to lack of energy and hazard substances.

Who is the course for?

• Our Confined Spaces training course is designed for employers, employees and the self-employed whom duties involve working in a confined space.

Areas covered:

Due to the risks involved in Confined Spaces this course is split into 2 days to ensure delegates are prepared and ready to enter confined areas which have medium to high risk:

• Theory: Relevant legislations, confined space risk assessment, rescue plan, permit to work, air monitors, harnesses, entry procedures, duties etc.

• Practical: Harness pre-use checks and fitting, emergency escape breathing apparatus, and rescue scenarios

During the practical sessions delegates are provided with full breathing apparatus (face mask, harness and cylinder), escape set and air monitor so they have plenty of practice to build their skill, knowledge and confidence when working in confined spaces that have medium to high risk. We also offer an additional 3rd day which includes first aid,  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of automated external defibrillator (aed) required during a rescue.

Cost of course (Excluding VAT):

• Inhouse (2 Days) – £525 per delegate
• Inhouse (3 Days) – £575 per delegate

Both courses include full breathing apparatus (face mask, harness and cylinder), escape set and air monitor for the practical sessions.

Benefits of training

• Teaches necessary skills and relevant job safety knowledge required for the safe entry, exit and rescue in confined spaces.

• Encourages future good practice in order to maintain and promote these skills.

• Creates a safe working environment and procedures within the working area.

• Conforms with all relevant statutory procedures ( e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and Confined Spaces Regulation 1992 (2009)).

• Legislation

• Definitions of Confined Space Entry

• Confined Space Entry on Site

• Potential Hazards in Confined Spaces and Risk Assessment

• Oxygen Rich or Deficiency, Flammability and Explosion and Toxic and Irritant Exposures •

• Physical Hazards

• Non-permit Confined Space

• Permit-Required Confined Space

• Re-classification of Confined Space

• Air Monitoring Prior to and During Entry

• Ventilating Confined Spaces

• Entry Procedures

• Duties of the Entrant, Attendant and Entry Supervisor

• Safe systems of work and Permits to Work

• Rescue Plan

• Contractors

• Prepare, inspect and use of Personnel Equipment including Harnesses

• Prepare, Inspect and Use of Emergency Rescue Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus In Accordance With Manufacturers Specifications

• Prepare, Inspect and Use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus In Accordance With Manufacturers Specifications

• Prepare, Inspect and Use of Tripods, Winches, Fall Arrest and other Safety Equipment

• Dealing with Emergencies, Self-Rescue, Non-entry Rescue and Rescue Team Entry

• Practical Exercises and Assessments

This NPORS accredited training enables delegates to safely assess and undertake entry into medium and high risk confined spaces upon completion. Practical and written tests will be completed following the training.