Working in Confined Spaces (medium risk course)

Who will benefit from the course?

This 2 day course is for persons nominated to work in or at confined spaces where work has been assessed and classified as NC2 or NC3 (Medium Risk) 

Summary of course content

A review of the requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 leads to an understanding of how to:

• Interpret the Water UK Confined Spaces classification scheme
• Risk assess residual hazards
• Recognise changing environments
• Use and interpret gas monitors to verify safe atmospheres
• Understand the nature and occurrence of problem atmospheres
• Use ancillary safety items harness, ropes, winches and life lines
• Use open circuit (CABA) escape breathing apparatus safely
• Work following a safe system of work
• React positively in an emergency situation with basic emergency first aid (CPR)

Candidates should bring their own safety footwear, waterproof clothing, hard hat and working gloves for the practical exercises. Health Standard - this course includes practical exercises in confined spaces simulations. This is a physical demanding course and delegates must be deemed medically suited, an honesty health questionnaire or fitness statement signature will be required.

Benefits of attending

Delegates will have a practical appreciation of the need to work safely in a medium risk confined space

Delegates who successfully complete this course of instruction will be awarded a UKP Training Certificate of training achievement.