Working in Confined Spaces Training - Online Course

Description

This Working in Confined Spaces course provides learners with the knowledge they need to identify confined spaces and makes them aware of the hazards and risks of working in a confined space.

The law requires employers to take reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of all employees. One of these steps should be to raise awareness of the hazards of working in a confined space.

This Working in Confined Space online training only provides awareness education. Face to face training would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.

At the end of the course you will be able to describe:

The first topic outlines UK law that aims to protect workers' health and safety. You will learn about the definition of a confined space and when the regulations apply. The topic also covers the atmospheric and physical hazards associated with confined spaces.

The second topic describes several types of confined spaces. You will learn about when a change of conditions can cause a space to become subject to the regulations and when a space might temporarily be subject to the regulations.

The third topic is about specific risks. You will learn about flammable substances and oxygen enrichment, excessive heat and toxic gases. The topic covers oxygen deficiency, liquids and solid materials which can flow.

Topic 4 is about general hazards that you might encounter in confined spaces. You will learn about regulations that address specific common hazards. The topic covers the risk of collapse in excavation work, the hazard posed by poor illumination and hot work hazards. You will also learn about the need to be alert to stress and fatigue.

Topic 5 outlines who is responsible for complying with the regulations. It explains how to identify confined spaces and the confined space risk assessment. It also covers the duties and responsibilities of employees.

Topic 6 identifies who should carry out a confined space risk assessment. You will learn about risk assessment priorities and measures you can take to avoid working in confined spaces.

Topic 7 explains what a safe system of work is and describes HSE guidance for safe systems. You will learn about eight key elements of a safe system of work and when a permit-to-work system is required.

Topic 8 is about PPE. You will learn about why the PPE and RPE is a last resort, and about your duty to use any PPE provided. The topic covers the risk of heat stress when wearing PPE.

The final topic is about emergency arrangements. It covers communications, the capability of rescuers and rescue and resuscitation equipment. You will also learn about when other processes must be shut down and the need to liaise with local emergency services.