1 Day Course
This one day training course provides the trainee with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of confined space including the wearing of Escape Breathing Apparatus.
Practical Exercise
The practical exercise will take place in our purpose-built confined spaces simulator at our Arklow training centre. Each learner will be issued the correct PPE and then demonstrate to the examiner that they have a clear and practical understanding of the safe systems of work and use of equipment related to confined spaces.
Assessment:
Theory Questionnaire and Practical Assessment.
Number of Trainees:
10 maximum per course.
Certification
On successful completion of this course ASL Safety & Training will issue Certificates to each delegate, which are valid for three years.
Course Content
- Recognising Confined Spaces.
- Definition.
- Hazards.
- Associated Hazards.
- Case Histories/Studies.
Legislation
- SHWW Act 2005.
- SHWW Confined Spaces Regs 2001 & Approved Code Of Practice.
- SHWW Construction Regs 2013.
- SHWW General Application Regs 2007.
Hazardous Atmospheres
- Gases Fumes Vapours
- Oxygen
- Gas Monitoring
Equipment Use & Maintenance
- Gas Monitors
- Access Equipment
- Tripods
- Hoists/Winches
- Fall Arrestors
- Confined Space Harness
- Breathing Apparatus
- Escape Sets
- Working Sets
- Safety Lines
- Lighting
- Maintenance, Calibration, Certification Requirements for Equipment
Safe Systems of Works
- Supervision.
- Competent Staff.
- Risk Assessments.
- Control Measures.
- Emergency Plan.
- Equipment.
- Permit to Work.
- Method Statements.
Hygiene
- Infectious Diseases.
- PPE and Equipment Cleaning.