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Course Code: CS5

Course Duration: 1 Day

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Who Should Attend?

Managers, Supervisors, Engineers,

Aim

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the dangers of confined spaces and responsibilities of the supervisor.

Content

• Current legislation.
• Recognition of confined spaces.
• Dangers associated with these areas including video film.
• Human respiratory system.
• Use of gas detection equipment in hazardous atmospheres.
• Use of personal protective equipment, i.e. ropes, harnesses and man riding hoists.
• Use of escape breathing apparatus.
• Pre-entry checks on equipment.
• Risk assessment – factors to be assessed.
• Methods of communication.
• Manning level.
• Emergency arrangements.
• Demonstration of all associated equipment.
• Diseases and personal hygiene associated with confined space.
• Awareness of the need for periodic examinations of equipment.
• Safe systems of work for entry into confined spaces.
• Course assessment.

Training Methods

Lectures, videos, overhead projection, demonstrations and practical exercises, handouts and written assessment.

Number of Delegates

6 maximum.

Suggested Follow Up Courses

Managing Safety.

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