Approved by IIRSM

A confined space is both enclosed, or largely enclosed, and which also has a reasonably foreseeable risk to workers of fire, explosion, loss of consciousness, asphyxiation or drowning.

It may be small and restrictive for the worker or it could be far larger such as a grain storage silo with hundreds of cubic metres of capacity.

This course will cover the legislation associated with working in confined spaces. What constitutes a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, and emergency procedures and rescue.

At the end of this course, you’ll be able to demonstrate your understanding of the control measures to be followed when working in, or near, confined spaces as detailed in a safe working procedure.

Important note: This is an awareness course only, designed for people who need to be aware of the hazards and risks of confined space working but are not required to enter a confined space. If you are required to perform any work activity in, or in the proximity of, a confined space then you will also need to have an ‘approved’ standard of practical training at the ‘appropriate’ level.

Course modules

The law, Confined space and the dangers, Safe procedures, Communication, Emergencies and Paperwork.

Certification

On successful completion of our course, you will be emailed a safety training quality assured certificate. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit. This course is approved by Approved IIRSM.