Confined Space Entry Procedures Refresher Covering Self Rescue Set, Escape or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

TM072

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

The course is designed for companies whose staff may be entering areas that are classified as confined spaces and where there may be a risk to lives or serious injuries. The aim of this course will be to provide awareness of the need to provide a safe working environment within a confined space, and to make staff, aware of procedures to ensure a safe access and egress into a confined space, to have emergency procedures in place in the event of an emergency arising whilst operators are working in the confined space.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

The course is aimed at managers, supervisors and engineers.

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

On completion of this course the individual will be able to enter and work safely within the confined spaces, using the necessary and appropriate equipment and will be competent to issue permits to work.

Development Areas

Course Content

• Companies safety policy and safe system of work.
• The Safe Work in Confined Space Regulations , Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) Regulations , Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, LOLER Regulations PUWER case studies of previous confined spaces incidents.
• Interpretation and recognition of confined spaces.
•  Applications and duties under the regulations.
• Risk assessment.
• Preventing the need for entry.
• Use of permit to work procedures.
• Plant and equipment.
• Maintenance, examination of equipment, test certificates and examination records.
• Practical exercises.

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS