What is a confined space?

A “confined space” is considered as any space, of an enclosed nature, with a reasonably foreseeable, specified risk of Fire or Explosion, Overheating, Bad Atmosphere, Drowning or Free Flowing Solids.

This Course is the next stage to the medium risk entry course. On the 3 Day course you will also cover the use of full self contained breathing apparatus and emergency escape sets in our custom built confined spaces training facility.

Whats covered on the 3 day confined spaces course?

• The main legal requirements relating to confined space working as prescribed in the Confined Spaces Regulations (NI) 1999.
• Use and understand permit to work systems.
• Have an understanding of the confined spaces risk assessment process and methodology.
• Identify and maintain a safe system of work for entering, working in and leaving a confined space.
• Safely enter and exit confined spaces including manual handling of manhole covers.
• Be able to use and setup tripods and winch equipment and safety harnesses for access and egress to and from confined spaces.
• Ventilate confined spaces to purge or reduce gaseous atmospheres.
• Communication processes that would be used in confined spaces.
• Identify gaseous atmospheres that are found in confined spaces.
• Use gas detection equipment and monitoring equipment to detect and monitor gaseous atmospheres.
• PPE that would be reasonably required when carrying out confined space working.
• Selection, checks and safe use of Emergency Escape Sets
• Use all normal forms of breathing apparatus including the escape sets and full Self contained Breathing Apparatus.

What do I get at the end of the course?

Upon successful completion of the 3 day High Risk Entry Course you will be awarded with a certificate of training in High Risk entry of confined spaces.