Management of Confined Spaces

Overview

The Management of Confined Spaces course is valid for 3 years and provides individuals with the skills and knowledge for managing work in a confined space environment and the ability to operate Safe Systems of Work under the Confined Space Regulations 1997.

Equipment

Essential equipment for confined space working should include:

• Breathing apparatus (space sets/airline/SCBA)

• Entry and exit logs

• Portable lighting (intrinsically safe/ATEX approved)

• Communications (radios)

• Multi-gas monitors

• PPE (helmet, gloves, harness, RPE etc)

Learning Outcomes

• Upskilled employees and contractors - better knowledge and confidence for working in low risk confined space environments

• Better prepared - delegates will be able to identify low risk confined space entry points and response in the event of an incident or emergency

• Meeting compliance - better insight into legislation and responsibilities that affect your organisation as well as help to make your organisation compliant

• Able to apply safe systems of work - implement best practice procedures

• Hazard identification - have an understanding of the hazards associated with confined space environments

• Rescue techniques - apply associated rescue techniques

• Increased capabilities - qualified employees and contractors

• Legislation - hold a better insight into legislation associated with confined space working

Syllabus

• Current confined space legislation

• Dangers associated with these areas

• Use of multi-gas monitors

• Human respiratory system

• Permits to work

• Methods of communication

• Use of correct PPE in confined spaces

• Using and testing confined space equipment under LOLER

• Recognition of confined spaces

• Hazardous atmospheres

• Risk assessments

• Safe systems of work for entry into confined spaces

• Disease and personal hygiene associated with confined spaces

• Emergency procedures

• Course assessment and feedback