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Confined Spaces

Safe Working in Confined Spaces

Enter and work safely in tanks, silos and pits. Including hole watch and gas measurement.

Introduction

Working in confined spaces such as tanks, silos, cellars and pits carries major risks: oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and explosion hazards. This course teaches you to enter, work and supervise safely, including the role of hole watch.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the risks of confined spaces
  • Apply work permits and procedures
  • Interpret gas measurements
  • Carry out the role of entrant and hole watch

Who it's for

  • Entrants and hole watches
  • Maintenance and cleaning personnel
  • Industry, petrochemicals and utilities

Programme

  1. 1Legislation and work permits
  2. 2Atmospheric risks and gas measurement
  3. 3Ventilation and control measures
  4. 4Role of the hole watch and communication
  5. 5Rescue and practice

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