Course description
Working in Confined Spaces Training - Online Course
This Working in Confined Spaces course provides learners with the knowledge they need to identify confined spaces and makes them aware of the hazards and risks of working in a confined space.
The law requires employers to take reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of all employees. One of these steps should be to raise awareness of the hazards of working in a confined space.
This Working in Confined Space online training only provides awareness education. Face to face training would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is Working in Confined Spaces training for?
The course is suitable for anyone whose work requires them to enter a confined space.
If you work in a confined space, you may face an increased risk of serious injury or illness through exposure to hazards that would not occur when working in the open. Therefore regular training is recommended.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What are the learning outcomes for the Working in Confined Spaces course?
At the end of the course you will be able to describe:
- Key legislation relating to confined spaces
- The two essential factors that determine if you are working in a confined space
- Examples of confined spaces
- The specific risks associated with confined spaces
- General hazards found in confined spaces
- How you can work safely and in accordance with the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
- The requirements of a Confined Space Risk Assessment
- What a permit-to-work system is and when this is required
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Equipment
- Emergency Procedures
Training Course Content
Confined Spaces and the Law
The first topic outlines UK law that aims to protect workers’ health and safety. You will learn about the definition of a confined space and when the regulations apply. The topic also covers the atmospheric and physical hazards associated with confined spaces.
Types of Confined Space
The second topic describes several types of confined spaces. You will learn about when a change of conditions can cause a space to become subject to the regulations and when a space might temporarily be subject to the regulations.
The Specified Risks
The third topic is about specific risks. You will learn about flammable substances and oxygen enrichment, excessive heat and toxic gases. The topic covers oxygen deficiency, liquids and solid materials which can flow.
General Hazards
Topic 4 is about general hazards that you might encounter in confined spaces. You will learn about regulations that address specific common hazards. The topic covers the risk of collapse in excavation work, the hazard posed by poor illumination and hot work hazards. You will also learn about the need to be alert to stress and fatigue.
Duties Under the Regulations
Topic 5 outlines who is responsible for complying with the regulations. It explains how to identify confined spaces and the confined space risk assessment. It also covers the duties and responsibilities of employees.
Confined Space Risk Assessments
Topic 6 identifies who should carry out a confined space risk assessment. You will learn about risk assessment priorities and measures you can take to avoid working in confined spaces.
Safe Systems of Work
Topic 7 explains what a safe system of work is and describes HSE guidance for safe systems. You will learn about eight key elements of a safe system of work and when a permit-to-work system is required.
PPE and RPE
Topic 8 is about PPE. You will learn about why the PPE and RPE is a last resort, and about your duty to use any PPE provided. The topic covers the risk of heat stress when wearing PPE.
Emergency Arrangements
The final topic is about emergency arrangements. It covers communications, the capability of rescuers and rescue and resuscitation equipment. You will also learn about when other processes must be shut down and the need to liaise with local emergency services.
Course delivery details
This online course takes around 2 hours to complete. However, you do not have to complete it in one sitting as your progress is saved at the end of each topic.
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