Course Aims
This course aims to reflect the national occupational standard for controlling entry and arrangements at a confined space. It covers both water and non-water industry areas.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at anyone working or preparing to work in a medium risk environment or those working as entry controller/top person controlling entry and arrangements for medium risk confined spaces. It includes entry controller duties, pre-entry procedures, entry into and exit from a medium risk confined space, using equipment and tools safely, maintaining communications and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will have been trained in:
- Confined Space Regulations 1997 & ACoPs
- Identification of a confined space
- Confined space classifications:
- Water industry national classifications
- National occupational standard
- Risk assessment & workplace safety
- Operation of a safe system of work
- Standard protocols for work in medium risk confined spaces
- Following and preparing a method statement
- Use of permit to work control measures
- Entry controller duties and responsibilities
- Emergency planning
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Gas detection and ventilation
- Hygiene and first aid
- Escape sets and equipment checks and inspection
- Traversing - simple vertical entry
Assessment - Entry & Exit Procedures:
- Practical observation - side entry and top entry no deeper than 3 metres
- Undertaking dynamic risk assessments throughout the exercise to identify hazards
- Responding to risks and hazards
- Dealing promptly with emergencies
Assessment - Entry Controller:
- Practical observation - controlling pre-entry procedures and entry into and out of a confined space
- Monitoring equipment readings
- Raising the alarm and handing over to rescue teams during emergency situations
- Maintaining communications with team members who are in confined spaces
Pre-Requisites
Candidates are required to bring High Visibility Clothing to include High Visibility (HV) upper body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 2 as a minimum (HV tabard). PPE incl. Hard Hat (BS EN 397) (Climbing hat (EN 397:2012 + A1:2012) with head torch preferable but will be supplied if required), and Safety footwear (Incl ankle protection, not rigger boots). Due to the practical nature of elements of the training delivery and assessment process, it is advisable to wear clothing that is suitable as work wear
- Hard Hat must have chin strap. Additional Head Light preferred
- Hand Protection to EN 388:2016 Level C as minimum. (Cut 5).
This is a physical course so candidates should be in a good state of physical fitness.
If any candidates ahve any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia requiring the need for a scribe, please inform us before the course.