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 Confined Space Entry & Rescue
This two day programme outlines the requirements of the Confined Space regulations (UK - 1997), (NI -1999), (Republic of Ireland - 2001). It outlines the implications of the Approved Code of Practice (Acop) when working in a confined space environment.
AIM
The training is designed to meet all sectors of industry. It will meet all standards for those who may be required to work in confined spaces and participate in the emergency procedures from within a confined space. It is also designed for those who have not received any confined space training in the past. It will take them through progressive steps that will give them the confidence to work in confined spaces and prepare them may they have to effect emergency procedures.
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Describe the responsibilities of the confined space entrant, observer and supervisor
• Describe the confined space rescue procedures
• State the purpose of a confined space entry and the steps to be taken
• Demonstrate the operation of gas detectors
• Complete entry and exit from confined spaces
• Use short duration breathing apparatus
• Work as a dedicated team
• Show team leadership
Course programme:
• Confined Space Regulations (UK)1997, (NI) 1999 and Republic of Ireland 2001
• Setting the scene: Case histories
• Confined spaces: identification; hazards (atmospheres, physical, human,)
• Safe work practices: entry permits; safe procedures; emergency plan
• Safety equipment: harnesses, winches, fall arrestors; safety lighting; personal protective equipment
• Atmospheric testing: unsafe atmospheres; definitions
• Gas detection equipment
• Practical session: harnesses, winches, fall arrestors
• Breathing apparatus (escape sets): description; use; cleaning; care; maintenance
• Practical session: Breathing apparatus (escape set) exercise
• Practical exercise in ACSTU x 5 exercises in the (Advance Confined Space Training Unit)
 Confined Space Entry & Rescue (Advanced)
This can be developed in consultation with the client.
Confined Space Entry And Rescue Refresher
This 1 day refresher programme outlines the requirements of the Confined Space regulations and the implications of the Code of Practice when working in a confined space environment.
AIM
It is designed for those who may be required to participate in the entry and working in confined spaces and carry out a rescue of a incapacitated worker from within a confined space. It will also get dedicated teams to work safely and effectively. It is very pacific to the rescue of workers
On completion of this one-day course participants will be able to:
• List the implications of the legislation and the Code of Practice on their organisation.
• Exercise in the use of your breathing apparatus
• How to use and understand permit to work systems
• Describe steps involved in a rescue from a confined space.
• How to assemble and set up standard confined space equipment
• How to use equipment in adverse conditions.
• Set-up and rescue co-workers
Course Programme
• Confined Space regulations
• The Code of Practice on confined spaces
• Confined space hazards
• Rescue equipment
• Breathing apparatus
• Steps involved in rescue
• Confined space rescue techniques
• Rescue equipment
PREREQUISITES
A registration form completed and submitted prior to the course with medical certificate. Trainees should be in good state of health and are expected to participate in all physical training requirements
Confined Space Entry Supervisors Course
This one-day programme outlines the duties of the entry supervisor under Confined Space regulations and the implications of the Code of Practice when working in a confined space environment. An entry supervisor is anyone empowered by the employer to authorise or directly supervise entry operations in a permit space. It highlights through presentations and discussion key issues when considering confined spaces as well as demonstrating some of the equipment required. Supervisor will acquire knowledge through a combination of lecture presentations, group discussions, film presentations and equipment demonstrations.
On completion of this one-day course participants will be able to:
List the implications of the legislation and the Code of Practice on their
organisation.
Know space hazards including information on the mode of exposure.
The signs, or symptoms and consequences of exposure.
Verify emergency plans and specified entry conditions such as permits, tests, procedures, and equipment before allowing entry.
Terminate entry and cancel permits when entry operations are completed or if a new condition exists
Take appropriate measures to remove unauthorised entrants; and
Ensure that entry operations remain consistent with the entry and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained.
Describe steps involved in a basic rescue from a confined space.
Course Programme
Confined Space regulations
Approved Code of Practice on confined spaces
Confined space hazards
Writing an entry permit (what an entry permit must include; the 13 rules)
Setting up entry permits
Entry procedures
Atmospheric testing equipment
Rescue equipment
Attendants' duties
Emergencies
Breathing apparatus
Steps involved in basic rescue
Practical demos
City and Guilds Confined Space Courses
Working in low risk confined spaces 6150-01
Area of competence
This unit is about working in an environment with low risk entry with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation. Access appears simple and unobstructed and there is no likely risk of flooding (for example meter pits, valve chambers; stairwells).
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to work safely in low risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely
- Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
Working in medium risk confined spaces 6150-02
Area of competence
This unit is about working in environments where there is a medium risk that a specified hazard may be present. It will require the use of escape breathing apparatus. It will involve the presence of one or more people – positioned outside the confined space – who have designated responsibilities for controlling the entry and dealing with emergencies (see national occupational standards units for overseeing work in confined spaces or emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces).
Entry to the confined space may involve:
- Vertical entry normally using a ladder or man-riding winch, both requiring fall protection and means of assisted rescue such as a rescue winch.
- Horizontal entry such as walking or climbing into the confined space or working away from the bottom of a vertical entry, with limited use of a rescue line. Such types of entry may involve more than one person entering the confined space.
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use escape breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Follow procedures and work safely
Working in high risk confined spaces 6150-03
Area of competence
This unit is about working in confined spaces which have non-standard entries and which, in consequence, makes rescue difficult. It is likely that a hazard will be present at some time during the entry. Entry may involve complex entry procedures and there will be work-specific controls and rescue arrangements. It will entail the use of self-contained compressed air (open circuit) breathing apparatus, specialist detection equipment and resuscitation equipment. It will require the presence of personnel who have designated responsibilities for dealing with emergencies (see national occupational standards units for overseeing work in confined spaces or emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces).
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to work safely in high risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use self-contained compressed air (open circuit) breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
Topman/Attendant for High Risk confined spaces 6150-04
Area of competence
This unit is about the duties of a safety attendant (top-man/woman) which does not require entries into confined spaces. It is about controlling the pre-entry procedures and entry into and out of the confined space, maintaining communications, and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.
Candidates who have completed the 6150-03 course do not need this qualification.
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to act as safety attendant for teams working in confined spaces
- Oversee safe entry and exit procedures at confined spaces
- Monitor the work team to ensure procedures are followed
- Deal with emergencies
Emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces 6150-05
Area of competence
This unit is about being present as a member of a team for rescue and recovery of casualties should emergency arise. It is a dedicated team and may be an in-house team, specialist contractors or the emergency services by prior arrangement. The role is to be available and carry out rescue from within the confined space should an emergency arise. This will also require competence in the unit “Working in High Risk Confined Spaces” (6150-03).
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to work safely in all levels of confined spaces under emergency conditions
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus (open circuit) in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
- Use rescue equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
Working in medium risk confined spaces in the water industry (Topman, non-entrant) 6150 - 06
Aim of unit
This aim of this unit is to assess learners against the National Standard in a realistic medium risk environment preparing to work safely; overseeing entry and exit of confined spaces; using equipment and tools safely; following procedures and dealing with emergencies.
There is also a behavioural emphasis on the candidate undertaking the assessment in an efficient and safe manner.
The unit also requires the learner to demonstrate sufficient general and water-specific knowledge through a mix of practical observation and written assessment.
Skills and competencies which demonstrate effective performance
You show you are competent to:
- Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
- Oversee entry and exit at confined space in capacity of non-entrant
- Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
- Use appropriate behaviour for working at medium risk confined spaces in the water industry
- Use general knowledge for working at medium risk confined spaces (non-entrant) in the water industry
- Outline water industry specific knowledge for working in medium risk confined spaces
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