Confined Space Safety Training

Working in confined spaces presents significant challenges and risks. Whether it involves a tank, silo, or well, these environments can be hazardous without proper training and equipment. Confined space training equips individuals with the essential skills to work safely and to rescue colleagues if necessary.

By completing this training, both employees and employers ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, thereby enhancing workplace safety.

Without adequate training, workers may underestimate hazards or overlook warning signs. Confined space training provides the critical education needed to prevent such incidents.

Emergencies in confined spaces can escalate rapidly, leaving little time for intervention. Emergency drills offer practical training that prepares participants for potential incidents.

The training emphasizes early recognition of hazard signals, correct evacuation procedures, and techniques for assisting colleagues without compromising personal safety.

Participants also learn to operate specialized rescue equipment such as tripods, winches, and breathing apparatuses, as well as effective communication during emergencies.

These competencies better equip participants to perform prevention measures and rescues, minimizing injuries and fatalities in high-risk situations.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate confirming their competence in working within confined spaces.

How to Book the Course

You may reserve your spot in the course through our booking system, where you can also view available dates. Additionally, you are most welcome to contact us.

Course Overview

Purpose

The participant will acquire skills to work in confined spaces with horizontal and vertical side entries, including planning, risk assessment, evacuation, and rescue of a colleague in low, medium, or high-risk environments.

This includes evacuating or rescuing a colleague using a harness or stretcher with the aid of rope winches, wire winches, safety lines, or fall arrest blocks.

Participants must be able to select appropriate equipment and use it correctly as well as provide first aid.

Target Audience

The target audience for confined space rescue training includes:

Individuals in the construction industry
Personnel in the wind turbine industry
Emergency response teams
Offshore industry workers
Workers operating in low, medium, or high-risk wells or tanks with vertical or horizontal access

Learning Objectives

Identify side entry confined spaces and associated risks
Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures
Plan and perform work within confined spaces
Execute evacuations and initiate rescues using appropriate equipment
Select the correct safety equipment for confined space operations
Operate and utilize gas detectors effectively
Implement proper ventilation and respiratory protection measures
Apply lockout and tagout procedures

Course Duration

The course is conducted over one or two days and combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate confirming their competence in working within confined spaces.

Confined Space Safety Training