Permit Required Confined Space Entry

Understand how to spot, evaluate, prevent, and reduce safety and health hazards related to confined space entry.

Course Content

• Osha overview and scope of prcs standard

• Confined space hazards

• General requirements

• Ventilation

• Instrumentation

• Prcs permits

• Training and duties

• Prcs program requirements

• Confined space standard

Important Information

Although enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee).

Individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for workers who deal with confined space entry as well as those who monitor safety and health hazards.

What You Will Learn

• Confined space hazards

• Entry procedures

• Protective equipment

• Permit system and ventilation requirements

  How You Will Benefit

• Recognize standards for permit-required confined space entry procedures.

• Understand the hazards related to permit spaces.

• Exhibit the correct operation of testing instruments and explain their limitations.

• Explain proper ventilation, PPE, and emergency procedures necessary for entry.