Confined Space Entry and Monitor

This one day course is designed for workers who are required to enter and/or monitor entry into restricted spaces  and confined spaces.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify minimum legislated standards.
  • Provide basic information in relation to the identification and classification of restricted/confined spaces, including their associated risks.
  • Explain requirements for working in or around restricted/confined spaces.
  • Offer recommendations and provide resource information regarding the methods used to control associated hazards.
  • Provide information relevant to worker entry and monitoring worker entry

Pre-requisites:

  • WHMIS training is recommended.

Course Content:

  • Legislated definitions of terms associated with restricted/confined space work and Codes of Practice (COP’s).
  • Hazard identification and assessment procedures, e.g., atmospheres which are oxygen-deficient, flammable, or toxic.
  • Confined space entry preparation – plans, permits, signage, entry logs.
  • Hazard controls:
    • Engineering (ventilation, isolation)
    • Administrative (atmospheric testing, training, entry plans)
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) respirator, harness
  • Roles and Responsibilities of workers, management, supervisors, confined space entry/monitors
  • Emergency Response requirements
  • Restricted/confined space planning requirements
  • Review/Discussion about the three (3) levels of confined spaces
    • Level 1 High Danger
    • Level 2 Medium Danger
    • Level 3 Low Danger

Certification:

This course has a written open book exam component for which participants must achieve a minimum score of 70% for course certification. Confined Space Entry/Monitor certification will be issued on the successful completion of classroom training and testing. Re-certification is required every three (3) years.

Note: This is NOT a Confined Space Rescue course

WE ALSO OFFER PRIVATE INSTRUCTION OF THIS COURSE (CALL FOR DETAILS).

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