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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
0.4
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NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
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
Who Can Conduct a Hazard Assessment?
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.