COURSE DETAILS

Duration

4hrs

+ Practical Evaluation

A detailed review of confined space regulations, typical atmospheric, physical, and mechanical hazards are taught and explained. Control measures are provided along with a number of application exercises focusing on confined space equipment, inspection, gas detection and atmospheric testing, and non-entry and entry rescue are discussed and reviewed.

This confined space course meets or exceeds OSHA 7300 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1926.1200 – 1213 (permit required confined space regulations requirements).

PROGRAM TOPICS

• Confined Space Definition and Requirements
• Discussion of common Fatalities & Mistakes
• 3 “Key” Questions

– What is a confined space?

– What are the hazards?

– What are the precautions?

• Legal Requirements & Review of Appropriate Legislation

– OSHA 1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces (PRCS)

– OSHA 1926.1200 – 1213, PRCS for Construction

– ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2003, Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces

• Definition of “Competent”
• Review of Confined Space Testing Equipment
• – Calibration of equipment
• – Monitoring equipment
• – Ventilation equipment
• Rescue
• – What equipment is needed
• – Non-entry vs. entry rescues
• – Hands-on practice with rescue equipment