Reassessment in Confined Space Entry (on-site)

Who Should Attend?

All persons with work activities related to a confined space including those who:

• perform work in or on confined spaces

• have responsibility for the direct control of work in confined spaces

• are involved in emergency response and first aid procedures 

AS/NZS 2865 requires reassessment 'at appropriate intervals'. The industry regards reassessment on a two to three year cycle as good practice.
 

Why Should They Be Reassessed?

The aim of this reassessment is to ensure all persons working within industries which utilise confined spaces are maintaining their competency. It is designed to reassess the basic skills and knowledge which underpin safe work in confined spaces to ensure the health and safety of all persons in accordance with the current legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations and AS/NZS 2865.
 

Prerequisites

Participants are to provide evidence they hold current competencies in confined space entry procedures. These may include competency in the unit Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, or an equivalent course.
 

What Will They Be Reassessed In?

At the completion of the reassessment participants will have revised:

• appropriate legislative requirements and responsibilities

• identification of the scope of permits to work

• safe use of equipment and personal protective equipment

• working in accordance with, and complete permitted work in a confined space

• application of basic risk management concepts

• entering and controlling confined space work

• observation of permitted work

• concluding confined space operations

• emergency response and equipment requirements