Confined Space

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Course information: Confined Spaces Training Courses A confined space is an area that workers can physically enter to carry out works with restricted or limited entrance and exit points and time allowance to get in and out. In addition, the space will pose considerable risks to anyone working in it. Lack of oxygen, exposure to poisonous fumes and gasses, fire and explosions, free-flowing liquids and solids (such as grain), dust and residues, extreme temperatures and limited ease of escape are all very real hazards to contend with. They are known as ‘specified risks’ within the industry. There is also the fact that confined spaces can be created as a job progresses. Works that may start off in a simple configuration can become confined due to increasing building works, debris, or accidentally. So, it is critical that people working in confined spaces know what they are dealing with and can adapt quickly. Confined space training enables employees who work in or near these spaces to stay safe and for businesses to be legally compliant. Companies by law have a duty of care to provide appropriate training for their employees in their given working conditions, and confined spaces present dangerous challenges for untrained employees. Available Training Courses: Low risk 1-day training course - a low risk confined space exists when there is easy entry / exit, no risk of flooding and adequate natural ventilation. For full course content click here. Medium Risk 2-day training course - a medium risk confined space exists where there are access issues, an expectation of a specified risk and escape breathing apparatus must be taken in. For full course content click here. High Risk 3-day training course - a high risk confined space exists when there is a specified hazard that cannot be eliminated or controlled, and work activity uses breathing apparatus. For full course content click here. Renewal- 3 Year renewal of programme Trained operator theory test followed by a practical test Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course