Confined Space Awareness

This course is intended for those who work around confined spaces. It is a requirement for workers to be informed and educated about the hazards they may be exposed to. This course will ensure that workers can identify a confined space, the associated hazards and what to do when confronted with one. This course will be instructed by someone who assesses and writes confined space hazard assessments and entry procedures, a Qualified Person as defined by WorkSafeBC Part 9.11.

 

  • What is a Confined Space?
  • Who Regulates Confined Space Entry?
  • The REAL Reason You Need to Know about Confined Spaces, Lessons Learned by Industry.
  • Responsibilities
  • Hazards Associated with Confined Spaces
  • Controlling the Hazards
Duration: 4 Hours
Method of Instruction: Classroom
Max Class Size: 12 Students
EOCP CEU's: .40

Call 250-751-4295 for further detail or questions.

NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information

Course Outline / Syllabus

NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information

  1. What is a Confined Space?
    • WorkSafe BC Definition of Confined Space
  2. Who Regulates Confined Space Entry?
    • WorkSafe BC Regulatory Requirements
  3. The REAL Reason You Need to Know about Confined Spaces, Lessons Learned by Industry.
    • Review of Confined Space Fatalities
  4. Responsibilities of the Team
    • Employer
    • Supervisor
    • Worker
    • Joint Health and Safety Committee
  5. Hazards Associated with Confined Spaces
    • Atmospheric Hazards
    • Physical Hazards
    • Human Factor Hazards
  6. Controlling the Hazards
    • Training
    • Documentation
    • Air Monitoring
    • Ventilation
    • Rescue

An exam will be administered at the end of the class.