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.