Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation

Course details

Upon completion of this unit, learners will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a supervisor working in a Confined Space.

COURSE TOPICS

TOPIC 1

IDENTIFY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CONFINED SPACE SUPERVISOR UNDER THE WSH LEGISLATIONS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

TOPIC 2

IDENTIFY, PREVENT AND CONTROL CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS

TOPIC 3

CARRY OUT AND COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT SYSTEM USING A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

TOPIC 4 

APPLY GAS DETECTION INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER CONTROL MEASURES WHEN WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE

TOPIC 5

IMPLEMENT THE SAFE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN WORKING IN A CONFINED SPACE

TOPIC 6

ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

PRE-REQUISITES

• Have basic supervision skills
• Have basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Healthrequirements
• Have basic knowledge of Safety management system
• Have basic knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Be able to follow written and oral work instructions
• Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 5
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System (ESS) level 5

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Supervisors and Engineers in the chemical and process industry
• Process technicians or operators looking for skills enhancement

CERTIFICATION

A safety pass will be issued to each participant on successful completion of the course