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Entry into Confined Space - Low Risk

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Categories: Confined Spaces Training Courses

£130 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: A288U1

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Course Aim:

Accidents in confined spaces result in a number of fatalities every year in the workplace. The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 requires all duty holders to ensure that all work in Confined Spaces is carried out in accordance with these Regulations. The employer is responsible for ensuring that a Safe System of Work is used if entry to a Confined Space cannot be avoided. All persons involved in Confined Space must be competent to do so and properly supervised as appropriate.

This training will enable delegates to have a clear understanding of the fundamentals of working in Confined Spaces. They will develop knowledge and skills to ensure that they become aware of the risks and dangers associated with Confined Space working and be able to select and use a variety of appropriate equipment to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for people who are relatively new to Confined Space working, as well as more experienced people who wish to refresh their basic skills and knowledge.

Course Objectives:

Explain what is meant by a confined space.

- Understand the importance of risk assessment and demonstrate a basic ability.
- Be able to discuss safe systems of work and permits to work
- Understand the principles and use of gas monitors.
- Be able to define individual’s roles and responsibility.

Course Content Includes:

- Definition of a confined space.
- Specified Risks
- Duties under the Regulations, preventing the need for entry
- Risk Assessment and hazard identification
- Atmospheric hazards and gases
- Principles and use of gas detectors
- Safe systems of work & permits to work.
- Roles, responsibilities and top man duties

Certification:

Valid for 3 years