Overview
The Confined Space Entry course provides comprehensive training for workers who enter, supervise, or perform rescue operations in confined spaces. This critical safety training covers hazard identification, atmospheric testing, entry procedures, and emergency rescue techniques.
Developed in alignment with Highwave Training methodologies and international confined space safety standards, this course ensures participants understand the serious risks associated with confined spaces and how to work safely in these environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify confined spaces and understand their characteristics
- Recognize confined space hazards and associated risks
- Conduct atmospheric testing and monitoring
- Implement proper entry procedures and permit systems
- Use personal protective equipment and safety equipment correctly
- Coordinate entry teams and standby personnel
- Execute emergency rescue procedures
- Understand legal requirements and compliance standards
Target Audience
Workers who enter confined spaces, entry supervisors, attendants, rescue team members, safety officers, and anyone involved in confined space operations. Essential for construction, manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance industries.
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites required
- Physical fitness suitable for confined space work
- Basic English language proficiency recommended
Course Details
Module 1: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Definition and characteristics of confined spaces
- Types of confined spaces and examples
- Legal framework and regulatory requirements
- Employer and employee responsibilities
Module 2: Confined Space Hazards
- Atmospheric hazards (oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, flammable atmospheres)
- Physical hazards (engulfment, entrapment, mechanical hazards)
- Biological and chemical hazards
- Hazard identification and assessment
Module 3: Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
- Gas detection equipment and calibration
- Testing procedures and protocols
- Acceptable atmospheric conditions
- Continuous monitoring requirements
Module 4: Entry Procedures and Permit Systems
- Confined space entry permit requirements
- Pre-entry procedures and checklists
- Isolation and lockout procedures
- Ventilation and purging techniques
Module 5: Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment
- Respiratory protection (SCBA, air-purifying respirators)
- Retrieval systems and fall protection
- Communication equipment
- Lighting and other safety equipment
Module 6: Entry Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Authorized entrant duties
- Entry supervisor responsibilities
- Attendant (standby person) duties
- Rescue team requirements
Module 7: Emergency Rescue Procedures
- Rescue planning and procedures
- Non-entry rescue techniques
- Entry rescue procedures
- First aid for confined space incidents
Duration: 1-2 days (8-16 hours)
Assessment: Written examination and practical exercises
Pass Mark: 75%
- Certificate of Completion in Confined Space Entry
- Valid for 2-3 years
- Internationally recognized qualification