Course Objectives and outcomes.

The aim of this training is to train the students on how to work in Medium and High-Risk Confined Spaces. Upon completion of this workshop, the learner will be able to:
• Explain what is a confined space;
• Understand the health and safety implications of confined space working;
• Conduct atmospheric monitoring;
• Describe the various types of equipment required for working in confined spaces
• Conduct a safe entry and exit from a medium risk confined space under simulated emergency conditions;
• Conduct a safe entry and exit from a High risk confined space under simulated emergency conditions;
• Plan and execute a confined space rescue of a simulated casualty.

Course Outlines

Module One:

• What is a confined space?
• Health & Safety and Legal Considerations.
• Documentation and Planning.
• Gases and Atmospheric Monitoring.
• Escape Breathing Apparatus.

Module Two:

• Use of Fall Arrest Equipment for vertical entries.
• Safety Harnesses.
• Emergency Planning.
• Practical Exercises: Medium Risk Confined Space.

Module Three:

• What is a ‘High Risk’ Confined Space?
• Complete Breathing Apparatus – Assemble, Check, Use.
• Planning for High-Risk Entry.
• Practical Exercises: High Risk Confined Space.

Module Four:

• Rescue Equipment.
• Rescue Planning.
• Rescue Practical Exercises.

Module Five:

• Written Assessment (75% Pass Mark).
• Assessed Practical Exercises.

Intended recipients and min max numbers

This course is designed for persons operating within designated Confined Spaces. All students should be physically fit and not suffer from claustrophobia.

Course Certification

A certificate of training completion will be issued to all successful participants by the end of the course, which your CBRN Academy instructor will sign. To qualify for the official Certificate, the student must attend and complete all assessments and score 80% or more.

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