This course reflects the national occupational standard for a low risk confined space environment where access is simple and unobstructed. It covers both water and non-water industry areas.
Water
This may include working with potable water, sewage treatment processes, drain and sewer cleaning operations or where the operative is working in or near water or where a confined space is subject to surface water flooding.
Non-water
This may include pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical, construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries and tunnelling.
Please be aware that the safe working load (SWL) of person & equipment combined during the practical session of this course is 136KG.
Overview
Module 1: 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.
Module 2: 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.
Module 3: 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.
Module 4: 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.
Module 5: 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.
Module 6: 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 plant, first aid arrangements, public emergency services, and information, instruction and training.
Course Details
| Course Duration | 1 Day |
| Approval Body | City & Guilds or in house |
| Format | Face to Face or E-Learning |
| Assessment | Assessment and exam |
| Certification | Within 28 days of course |
| Valid For | 3 Years |
Who is this course for?
This Working in Confined Spaces course is suitable for anyone whose work requires them to enter a confined space, including employees, managers, supervisors and rescuers. The course is designed as an introduction to working safely in confined spaces and so no pre-requisite training is needed.
A confined space is any area which is substantially (though not always entirely) enclosed and one or more of the ‘specified risks’ outlined by the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 is present or reasonably foreseeable. If you, or your employees, are required to work under such conditions then regular training is recommended.
This online course provides a theoretical awareness level of training. Depending on your company’s risk assessment, further instruction and training specific to your workplace may be required to ensure full competence in duties.
Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces Course FAQ’s
How do I sign up?
Ensure you can find the right course, then sign up to be a member of the Association
How do I access my course?
Our Training Adviser will sort out all the paperwork and send you joining instructions
What do I need?
Just arrive at the Training centre at a venue to suit you, will need HI-viz, safety shoes.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete all requirements.
