Confined Entry Space Outline:

The confined space training is one of our many safety programs that is also specially designed to assist employees in the workplace that have difficulties reading and writing. The confined space entry program will allow trainees to practice their confined space entry procedures using their own equipment or the company's.(This will be performed in a non-toxic environment.)

What is confined entry space training?

• The entrance and exit is restricted by its location, means and size
• A space that is enclosed or partially enclosed and is not always primarily designed or intended for human occupancy.
• A confined entry space can represent a risk for the health and safety of a employee / person who enters it, due to one or more of the following factors:

- The materials or substances that occupies the space
- Mechanical, process and safety hazards present.
- The construction and design, location or atmosphere
- The type of work activities that is being carried out in it.

Confined spaces is just not limited to above ground it can also apply to underground work as well. A confined space can be found in almost any workplace environment. A confined entry space is not just limited to small spaces Some examples of this include silos, vats, hoppers, utility vaults, tanks, sewers, pipes, access shafts, truck or rail tank cars, and aircraft wings. Trenches and ditches can also be classified as a confined entry space when access or egress is limited.

Can working in a confined space be hazardous to a worker/person?

Yes it can, a number of workers are injured or killed each year while working in confined / tight entry space. An estimated 60% of the fatalities each year have been related to the rescuing occupation. Working within a confined space can be more hazardous than  working in a regular workspace for a number of reasons.

To effectively control these risks associated with working in a confined space, a Hazard Assessment and Control Program should be implemented for your company. Before putting your confined space program together, be a sure to review the specific regulations that may apply to your workplace.

The confined space training program will teach the following:

Assist in fulfilling management's obligations to ensure workers are trained and competent to handle a confined space entry. Reduce the risk of accidents, which result from the lack of knowledge and compliance with standard safe practices, policies, and procedures for entry into a confined space.

Course outline:

all classroom trainees must complete the theory part of the training, prior to taking the practical part of the confined space training.

• We will review your specific confined spaces onsite
• Review and discuss your confined space entry procedures
• The Use of your onsite entry equipment such as, lanyards, belts, harnesses, etc.
• The use of the company's respiratory equipment (SCBA's, respirators)
• Use of onsite testing and monitoring equipment
• Use of onsite entry permits
• We also specialize in "train the trainer"

Simulated confined spaces exercise, where each participant will:
Put on appropriate equipment

• Simulate testing
• Simulate being top person and monitoring
• Actually enter a confined space (mock setup / or actual)
• Observe to ensure all procedures & standards are complied to.

The Length Of The Confined Space Training:

One half-day (approximately 4 hours,) groups of up to ten (10.)

Who Should Attend Confined Entry Space?

All workers, supervisors, managers, engineers and joint health and safety committee members who are involved with or exposed to confined spaces.