The aims of this course are:
- Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces including equipment, authorisation & information, communications, safety zone & monitoring equipment
- Entering & exiting a confined space safely including monitoring equipment, access equipment, safety inspection, procedures, resolving problems & unsafe activity
- Use equipment & tools safely including checks, equipment & tools, PPE and after use checks
- Follow work procedures and work safely including communication methods, safe working procedures, PPE, vigilance & documentation & reports
- Deal with emergencies including emergency exit procedures & recording and reporting
- Understand the principals of working in medium risk confined spaces including health, safety & environment legislation & guidance, types of places, ventilation methods, workplace exposure limits & properties, gases, types of emergencies, causes of emergencies, roles, job roles, injuries, importance & decontamination procedures
- Understand standard protocols for working in medium risk confined spaces including classifications, procedures & methods, reducing risk, communication methods, equipment checks & reporting systems
Delegates will be required to complete and pass a practical observation and short answer question paper.
The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Who Should Attend?
Anybody who will be working in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies.
Duration:
2 days