Confined Space Entry - Medium Risk

Course details

The course is designed to give delegates an understanding of the legal requirements surrounding confined space operations. This will include recognising the types of confined spaces and their associated hazards together with knowledge of the implementation of control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk. The course aims to give an understanding of the appropriate accident and emergency procedures required and helps to identify the wide range of confined space safety equipment available and its uses.  Delegates will also learn about and demonstrate the safe use and maintenance of escape breathing apparatus.

COURSE CONTENT

• The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
• Identification of risks and their control 
• Workplace safety
• Weil's Disease and sewage decontamination
• Hazardous atmospheres and gas monitoring
• The risk assessment process
• Operation of safe systems of work
• Use of permit to work control measures
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Selection of suitable equipment
• IP ratings, intrinsically safe and ATEX approved
• Equipment pre-use inspection and safe operation
• Fall arrest systems
• Emergency procedures
• Escape breathing apparatus - theory
• Escape breathing apparatus - practical
• Theory test
• Practical training
• Practical assessment

TARGET AUDIENCE

Those who work in medium risk confined spaces. Medium risk confined spaces exist where there is a realistic expectation of encountering a specified risk or the possible introduction of a specified risk during the work activity. It will also not be possible to have a person permanently attached to a safety line and is usually a team entry which moves away from the entry point e.g. man entry sewers, utility service, subway tunnels, aqueducts and complex wet wells.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required - but as the course involves a practical element, delegates are required to bring the following PPE to the course: Safety Helmet, Safety Boots, Gloves and Overalls.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a City & Guilds - Level 2 Qualification

OTHER INFORMATION

Price includes registration, certification and exam fees.