Confined Space

Confined Space

Purpose of the training

Teaching participants to work safely in confined spaces. They
acquire theoretical principles, learn about the risks and the
measures.

Target group

This training is focused specifically on site supervisors,
engineering, work planners, master engineers,
prevention advisers and employees of companies or
organisations who encounter work in confined
spaces.

Training content

Theory:

  • legislative framework
  • persons involved
  • risks specific to work in confined spaces (falling,
    crushing, electrocution, chemical agents, physical agents, fire, suffocation
    freezing, explosion, operation of installations, etc.)
  • working in confined spaces, how to proceed: organisational and technical
    measures
  • individual and collective protection
  • supervision
  • rescue and evacuation

Practice:

  • different scenarios with the materials present at the company
  • use of access tools and techniques
  • being able to interpret and apply permits
  • communicating with the security guard
  • what to do in an emergency situation
  • entering with self-contained breathing systems

Certification

  • Passed = you receive an ‘Attestation working in confined spaces’.
  • Failed = you may try again by repeating the course.
  • The company receives an evaluation form for each participant with the scores obtained on the
    tests and an individual recommendation.

Entry requirements

  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Valid medical certificate declaring suitability
  • Completed basic or further training in working with self-contained breathing apparatus within 3 years

Practical arrangements

  • To be brought along by participants:
  • SAFETY SHOES AND IDENTITY CARD, INTERVENTION CLOTHING, BREATHING EQUIPMENT

Duration and location of the training

Duration of training:

  • 16 hours spread across 2 days
  • Attestation validity:
  • 3 years

Training location:

  • On your premises