CS01 Confined Space Safe Access
Overview
This is our core introduction to confined space access. It is designed to cover the legislation, working practices and safety requirements for access to all types of confined space, and includes the use of single-stage vertical access systems (harnesses, winches and tripods to enter shafts or ladderways).
The course covers the use of escape breathing apparatus, gas detectors and communication systems.
There is an element of assessment in this course.
Prerequisites
Those attending should be medically fit to carry out the practical part of the course, including the use of positive pressure escape breathing apparatus.
Who Should Attend
All persons who are required to enter simple vertical-access confined spaces as part of their work, for example drains, sumps, shafts, trenches or silos.
Course Objectives & Content
On completion of the course, all delegates will be informed in:
- The Confined Space Regulations 1997
- Dangerous atmospheres and COSHH
- Isolation of confined spaces
- Personal gas detection equipment and monitoring
- Confined space purging and ventilation
- Safe systems of work and the permit system
- Use and inspection of harnesses, winches and tripods
- Use of positive pressure escape breathing apparatus
- Emergency procedures
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Certification
All successful candidates will receive a certificate valid for three years.