Medium Risk Confined Space Training Course
Medium risk confined space training in the UK typically means a 2‑day practical course for entrants and entry controllers where there is a realistic expectation of a specified risk but risks can be controlled by equipment and procedures.
Medium Risk Confined Space Training
Confined space training is an area where workers carry out tasks within a restricted or limited entry and exit point, with a time allowance to get in and out.
Confined space areas will pose risks to anyone working in them due to a lack of oxygen, exposure to harmful fumes, gasses, fire and potential explosions. Confined space training enables employees who work in these spaces to keep safe. Companies by law have a specific duty of care to provide confined space training for their employees in given working conditions.
Confined space training prepares workers to safely enter and work in enclosed or restricted areas where there may be risks, such as low oxygen, toxic gases and limited escape routes.
Medium Risk Confined Space Training Course
This course is designed to provide delegates that need to enter confined spaces an in-depth understanding of the Legal requirements and the associated legislation, hazard identification and suitable control measures.
This course includes competent use of appropriate confined space equipment, safe access and egress and safe working practices whilst working in confined spaces and hazardous areas
- Recognition of Medium Risk Confined Space under the UK OGN and NOS
- Overview of legal responsibilities including the confined space regulations and guidance
- Duties of the entrant
- Emergency arrangements when wearing emergency breathing apparatus/ chemical re-breather
- Understanding Safe Systems of Work including risk assessments method statements and permits
- Dangers from gases and safe use of gas monitors
- Safe use of ventilation systems and their associated dangers
- Safe use and fitting of a rescue harness
- Pre-use inspection & correct assembly of Tripod & retrieval device
- Pre-use checks and tests on various escape breathing apparatus
- Pre-entry procedures and entry documentation
- Entry monitoring including entry control, communications and continuous atmosphere checks.
- Emergency arrangements evacuation and non-entry rescue
- Use and application of equipment and procedures for medium risk confined spaces and emergency arrangements
