At the end of this course you’ll be able to demonstrate your understanding of the control measures to be followed when working in, or near to, confined spaces as detailed in a safe working procedure This course will cover the legislation associates with working in confined spaces. What counts as a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures and rescue. Important note: This is an awareness course only, designed for people who need to be aware of the hazards and risks of confined space working but are not required to enter a confined space. If you are required to perform any work activity in, or in the proximity of, a confined space then you will also need to have an ‘approved’ standard of practical training at the ‘appropriate’ level.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognise the key legislation and its application to working in a confined space.
• Understand the dangers of working in a confined space and identify the hazards involved.
• Define and state the safety procedures that can use to reduce the risk associated.
• Apply and evaluate the communication methods needed and the emergency procedures that need to be followed.
• Remember the importance of the paperwork involved, so as to follow legal obligations
This course will cover the following modules:
The Law
Confined Space and the Dangers?
Safe Procedures
Communication, Emergencies and Paperwork
