Confined Space Entry Training Course

• Introduction to Safe Planning and Working in Confined Spaces

  • ​What is a confined space, examples of confined spaces, the 'specified risks' in confined spaces, and further hazards?

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• Legal Requirements for Working in Confined Spaces

  • ​Legislation regulating work in confined spaces, the Health and Safety at Work (HSW), etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999, the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, training and suitability, permit-to-work systems, where don't the Confined Spaces Regulations apply, further risks in confined spaces, and employee responsibilities.

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• Risk Assessment

  • What is a risk assessment, key definitions, carrying out a risk assessment for confined spaces, step 1 - identify the hazards, step 2 - decide who might be harmed and how step 3 - evaluate the risks, step 4 - record and implement the findings, and step 5 - review and update.

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• Control Measures: Part One

  • ​The hierarchy of control, avoiding entry to confined spaces, safe systems of work, safe place of work, safe work equipment, safe substances for use at work, safe management, supervision and monitoring, training for confined space working, communication, testing, and monitoring of the atmosphere, and isolation from materials.

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• Control Measures: Part Two

  • ​Cleaning and removal of residues, confined space ventilation - general and local, electrical equipment and static electricity, selection of mechanical equipment, portable gas cylinders, pipes and hoses, personal protective equipment, fire prevention, and permit-to-work systems.

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• Emergency Arrangements

  • ​The importance of emergency arrangements, when are emergency arrangements needed?, raising the alarm and rescue, rescue and resuscitation equipment, safeguarding of rescuers, fire safety, control of the plant, first aid arrangements, public emergency services, and information, instruction and training.