This in-house course is designed around the principal U.K. safety legislation relevant for confined space entry work. It covers the requirements demanded under the Confined Spaces Regulations.
There are two options for delivery: ✓ Half day: Awareness Module 1 ✓ Three quarter day: Awareness Module 1 and Practical Module 2 (including use of winch & emergency escape sets in our simulator)
Qualitative face-fit testing is also available on request, provided you bring your own mask.
An in-house competence certificate is awarded.
What does this course cover?
This course is made up of two modules:
Theory session module 1: ✓ Legislative requirements – Including the requirement under the Confined Spaces Regulations to find a reasonably practicable method of carrying out the work. ✓ Identifying the requirements for atmospheric monitoring – advantages, disadvantages and limitations of gas monitoring equipment. ✓ Understanding of the term % LEL & % UEL, equating this to quantities of known flammable gases in the atmosphere. ✓ Requirements and methods for carrying out successful ventilation. ✓ Types of filtration & limitations. ✓ Safe evacuation of the confined space. ✓ Safe systems of work – The relationship between risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and rescue plans.
Practical Session module 2: ✓ Selection & inspection of emergency escape sets ✓ Fit testing the escape set (in the classroom) ✓ Use of the escape set (in the confined space simulator)
We can tailor our training to suit your needs. Our courses can be delivered at your workplace if required.
To make a booking or enquiry, please complete the form below or call us on 01482 228942
At a Glance…
✓ Held at our training centre in Hull, making use of our on-site simulator to provide both theory and practical knowledge
✓ Covers the demands under the Confined Spaces Regulations
✓ In-house certificate of completion awarded to succesful candidates