Confined Space Safe Entry/Escape inc. use of Escape BA

ZGT21

Course Code

£230

Price

1 Day

Course Duration

8 Max Delegates

3 Year(s)

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Course Details

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 ladder ways). The course covers the use of escape breathing apparatus, gas detectors and communication systems.

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Who is the course for?

This particular course embodies the skill and knowledge elements, as part of the requirement for candidates to become competent. 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.

Further Details

Contents Covered

Introduction and course overview
Legislation/ Definition of a ‘Confined’ space
Risk Assessment and hazard identification
Atmospheric hazards and gases
Principles and use of gas detectors
Safe systems of work & permits to work
Methods of communication
Care and use of PPE
Access methods
Emergency procedures
Self rescue using escape breathing apparatus
Assessments

Requirements

Persons attending this course must be medically fit.

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies