Confined Space Entry

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Learning Objectives

Many workplaces contain spaces that OSHA considers "confined" because their dimensions hinder the movement of employees who must enter and work in them. Those who enter confined spaces risk entrapment and suffocation, or, in some cases, exposure to toxic gases, explosions, or moving machinery. If an accident occurs, the responding fire, EMT, or police personnel face the same dangers.

Public entities are required to provide training so that their employees who work in a confined space have the knowledge and skills they need to safely perform their jobs.

You will learn:

• The difference between "non-permit required" and "permit-required" confined spaces, as defined by OSHA.
• Entry hazards, including information on mode, signs and symptoms, and consequences of exposure.
• Equipment used for confined space entry, including PPE, ventilation devices, and atmospheric testing devices.
• Entry procedures for both types of spaces, including duties for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.
• Proper use of equipment, as well as conditions and procedures to be used during emergencies by authorized entrants.
• How attendants should monitor conditions of the space, what conditions require evacuation, rescue services, and how to perform non-entry rescues.
• Testing and monitoring requirements, acceptable conditions for entry, proper permitting, and entry procedures to be followed by entry supervisors.

This training and education program will teach participants how to identify a confined space, and to distinguish between those that are “permit-required” and “non-permit required.” It teaches the proper labeling for confined spaces, and how to complete a confined space entry and a hot-work permit.

Audience

This training and education program is designed for:

• Risk managers and safety directors
• Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs
• Public Works supervisors and employees
• Maintenance and custodial personnel

"More than 60% of confined space fatalities occur among would-be rescuers; therefore, a well-designed and properly executed rescue plan is a must."

U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration