Working in Confined Spaces - Medium Risk

TRAINING AIM

To provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to work safely within medium risk confined spaces.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at anyone working in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies.

Agenda

The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 & Approved Code of Practice
Identification of a confined space
Confined space classifications a. Water industry national classification a. National occupational standard
Risk assessment and workplace safety
Operation of a safe system of work
Following and preparing a method statement
Use of permit to work control measures
Emergency planning
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas detection and ventilation
Hygiene and first aid
Escape sets and equipment
Traversing - simple vertical entry

Assessment

Practical observation - side entry and top entry no deeper that 3 metres
Undertaking dynamic risk assessments throughout the exercise to identify hazards
Responding to risks and hazards
Dealing promptly with emergencies
Short answer question paper

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with a Certification by C&G after 28 days, which is valid for 3 years.

Additional Information

Further information on our training facilities, first aid provision, insurance etc are available upon request.