Confined Space Awareness
This course is for those who inspect and assess Confined Spaces.
If you are looking for a course for people who work in confined spaces, that is the Confined Space Training Course which we also offer. Visit the page here
Our Confined Space Awareness course aims to give learners an understanding of the risks involved in working in confined spaces & how to reduce those risks.
Our 1 or 2 Day Courses provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of confined space rescue including the wearing of Escape Breathing Apparatus, Full Breathing Apparatus and Airline Breathing Apparatus
On completion of this course, learners will:
Describe the responsibility of the confined space entrant, observer & supervisor
Understand the confined space rescue procedure
State the reasons for a confined space entry permit & the steps to follow for obtaining one
Understand the operation of a gas detector
Requirements
Photo ID
Duration & Locations
Full Day
Confined Space Awareness Training takes place at our training headquarters on the Kells Road in Navan just off Exit 9 of the M3.
Free parking is widely available on our premises.
For those on public transport, the Bus Eireann 109 service stops at Navan Retail Park (Level Crossing), which is a 10 minute walk from our headquarters. Return travel options are available, see buseireann.ie for ticket information.
Confined Space Awareness FAQS
(Quoted from the HSA site) The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2001 cover all work in relation to confined spaces.
Regulation 5 states that:
A person shall not carry out work in Confined Spaces if it is reasonably practical that it could be avoided
If the work must be carried out Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment must be carried out prior to the work commencing
A person shall not enter a confined space unless there is a system of work in place that has been planned, organised, performed and maintained so as to render that work safe and without risk to health
Anyone entering a confined space must be provided with appropriate information, training and instruction appropriate to the particular characteristics of the proposed work activities
DAY 1 - Low and Medium Risk Confined Spaces
Confined spaces – Definition & Identifying hazards
Awareness of Hazardous Atmospheres, Access Equipment and Escape Sets.
Safe work practices & procedures
Emergency planning – Rescue procedures
Gas detection equipment & Hygiene Control
Guide to Legislation & Regulations Acts
DAY 2 - High Risk Confined Spaces
Use of Full Working & Airline Breathing Apparatus
Respirator Rates & Working Duration of SCBA
Working Breathing Apparatus and Practial Applicant.
Additional Airline Breathing Apparatus- if requested.