Access to, and work in underground locations and other confined spaces course (cs/01)
Course Aim(s):
To enable delegates to identify, access and control of entry into confined spaces
Suitable for / pre-requisites:
All delegates who are required to carry out work in confined spaces.
All delegates must have a good reading, writing & conversational command of engish to B1 standard as specified in the National Assessment Standards. All delegates must sign health declaration.
Duration:
1 day (PM day is training at a confined space)
Capacity:
8 delegates
Location:
Wilbar Training Centre and Horsham Fire Station
Method of delivery:
Lectures, practical exercises, written assessment entry documents
PPE Required - Each delegate must bring this to the course:
- Fire retardent coveralls
- Safety footwear
- Gloves
- Hard hat
- Protective eyewear (safety glasses/goggle)
- Hi-vis waistcoat or jacket
Benefits of attending:
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to demonstrate:
- Awareness of dangers within a confined space
- Knowledge of current legislation and how if affects working practices
- Issue of confined space entry documents
- Duties of a top person in a controlled situation
- Use of an escape set
And have an understanding of:
- Current legislation covering confined spaces
- Access to a confined space
- Safety equipment needed
Course outline:
- Current legislation
- Safety precautions and procedures
- Specified risks
- Safety in tunnels and deep excavation
- Safety Harness Awareness
- Local Authority service sub-ways
- Work in silos
- Emergency procedures
- Duties of issuer of enty documents
- Duties of top person
Qualifications / Competencies awarded:
Delegate will receive a certificate valid for 3 years stating the delgate has demonstrated safe working procedures in confined spaces as specified in the approved code of practice, regulations and guidance of the confined spaces regulation 1997.
Follow Up Courses:
Delegates are required to attend a refresher every 3 years or following a change in legislation which ever is sooner.