Confined Space Entry

Course details

Confined space entry training covers the basic competencies required for safe work in confined or restricted spaces. On completion of training, participants will be able to identify confined spaces and implement appropriate precautions to minimise risks associated with confined spaces in a wind turbine generator.

Course Syllabus

• Legislation, regulations, approved codes of practice and best practice for confined spaces in/on wind turbine generators
• Identification of confined spaces
• Risks associated with confined spaces in wind turbine generators
• Planning work – Safe system of work (permits, procedures, tool box talks, risk assessments for confined space activity in wind turbine generators)
• Control measures for safe confined space work
• Selection, pre and post use check, and storing of PPE
• Considerations for rescue
• Use of confined space equipment for safe entry into low and medium risk confined spaces

Course Assessment

Practical and written

Certification

ARCH certificate valid for 2 years from assessment date. ARCH photographic ID card issued.

Admission Requirements

Those attending should be medically and physically fit to carry out the practical part of the course and free from medical contra-indications that may prevent them from working safely (A list of conditions that could affect practical training is available on request). Course participants will be required to self-certify their medical and physical fitness before commencement of the course. Participants should hold a harness use certificate.