COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A one day course covering the types, risks, legislation effecting, and awareness of equipment associated with working in confined spaces.
AIM:
To make staff aware of the many types and forms of confined spaces, the risks and dangers associated therewith; the actions and precautions to take before entering a space; and the types and use of equipment associated with confined spaces.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Having completed the course, the delegates will be able to:
- Identify what is, and what is not, a confined space, and if the Confined Space Regulations should apply.
- Discuss the various dangers likely to arise within the space.
- Carry out a full and accurate Risk Assessment with regard to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- Instigate a safe system of work if entry into the space cannot be avoided.
- Identify if air testing/monitoring equipment is required.
- Identify if escape/working breathing apparatus equipment is required
- Operate and use harnesses, lifelines and other associated equipment correctly and safely.
- Instigate and operate effective communications systems.
- Assess and consider the need for emergency/rescue equipment and procedures.
SUBJECTS COVERED:
- Description and Definition of a Confined Space.
- The Risks and Dangers of Confined Spaces.
- Legislation and Safe Systems of Work.
- Air Quality Testing and Monitoring Equipment.
- Escape/Working Breathing Apparatus Awareness.
- Awareness of Rescue and Resuscitation Equipment.
- Basic Rescue and First Aid.
- Communications Systems.
ASSESSMENT:
A test will be set to ensure a satisfactory level of competence has been achieved.
A Certificate will be awarded to delegates who reach the required standard.