Confined Spaces Training
Schedule
Course Information
One Day Medium Risk Confined Space Entry including Escape Breathing Apparatus
Aims:
Our Aim is to provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of confined space including the wearing of Escape Breathing Apparatus.
Course Content:
- Recognising Confined Spaces
- Definition
- Hazards
- Associated Hazards
- Case Histories/Studies
Legislation
- SHWW Act 2005
- SHWW Confined Spaces Regs 2001 & APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
- SHWW Construction Regs 2013
- SHWW General Application Regs 2007
Hazardous Atmospheres
- Gases Fumes Vapours
- Oxygen
- Gas Monitoring
Equipment Use and maintenance
- Gas Monitors
- Access Equipment
- Tripods
- Hoists/Winches
- Fall Arrestors
- Confined Space Harness
- Breathing Apparatus
- Escape Sets
- Working Sets
- Safety Lines
- Lighting
- Maintenance, Calibration, Certification Requirements for Equipment
Safe Systems of Works
- Supervision
- Competent Staff
- Risk Assessments
- Control Measures
- Emergency Plan
- Equipment
- Permit to Work
- Method Statements
Hygiene
- Infectious Diseases
- PPE and equipment cleaning
Practical Exercise
The practical exercise will take place in our purpose-built confined spaces simulator at our Arklow training centre. Each learner will be issued the correct PPE and then demonstrate to the examiner that they have a clear and practical understanding of the safe systems of work and use of equipment related to confined spaces
Assessment
Theory Questionnaire and Practical Assessment
Course Duration: 1 DAY
Number of Trainees: 10 maximum per course
Prerequisites
Credits