Confined Space Training
Confined Space Training
A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc In order for a work area to be defined as a "confined space," it must meet all three of the following criteria:
1. Limited Openings for Entry and Exit
2. The space is not intended for continuous human occupancy.
3. The area is large enough for you to enter and work in.
4. Chimneys and deep excavations are two examples.
What are confined space hazards?
Means an environment that may expose employees to the risk of death, incapacitation, impairment of ability to self-rescue, injury, or acute illness.
The objectives of this procedure are to establish a written programme outlining general guidelines governing confined space and permit-required confined space entry.
Objectives of Confined Space Training
This written programme will address the following elements:
1. Confined Space Definitions and Hazards
2. Assessment Process and Identification of Spaces
3. Non-Permit Confined Space Entry Requirements
4. Entry Requirements for Permit-Required Confined Spaces
5. Alternate Entry Procedures
6. Confined space personnel duties and responsibilities
7. Precautions and Pre-Planning Before Entry
8. Rescue Plan/Provisions
9. Proper Safety Equipment for Confined Space Entry
10. Hot Work and the Use of Chemicals in a Confined Space
11. Contractor Performed Work
Key Benefits of the Course
Benefit of Confined Space Training
1. Ensure safe working practices in the confined space
2. Familiarization with confined spaces hazards and risks involved with their control measures
3. Alert the evacuation team in case of any emergency in the confined space
4. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, attendants, entrants and other associated persons
5. Identify the precautionary measures for Confined Space entry
6. Importance of monitoring methods, permits, exposure limits and ventilation
7. Rescue operation during Confined Space
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