Course overview:
Working in a confined space is a high-risk environment. It is very important to adhere to the safety rules.
Working in a confined space involves performing tasks in an area that is not designed for continuous occupancy and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit. These spaces can include tanks, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits. The primary risks associated with confined spaces are hazardous atmospheres, engulfment, entrapment, and other physical hazards.
This training is typically aimed at:
- Employees who are required to enter and work in confined spaces.
- Supervisors who oversee work in confined spaces.
- Safety personnel responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Emergency responders who may need to perform rescues in confined spaces.
Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Understanding what constitutes a Confined Space:
- Definition and understanding
- Alternatively, “Exploring the characteristics that define a space.”
- Identifying the hazards associated with spaces:
- Hazards and Risks relating to Confined Spaces.
Preparation: Working in a Confined Space Entry:
- Safe working procedures.
- Permit to work.
- Implementation and understanding of Regulation 5.
Standard Operating Procedures for Working in a Confined Space:
Understand and implement a safe working procedure for working in a confined space.
Curriculum:
To start, identify the hazards of working in a confined space.
- Risks relating to gasses;
- Hazards & risks relating to water;
- Hazards & risks relating to fire;
- Hazards relating to soil;
- Hazards relating to the operation of plant and equipment.
Appropriate protective clothing or equipment.
- Selecting the correct PPE;
- The correct use of PPE, and related equipment.
- PPE inspection and maintenance.
Training requirements for unskilled workers working in confined spaces & train the workers.
- Training programs to sensitize unskilled workers.
Plan and Implement Emergency Procedures.
- Develop and Implement emergency procures specifically aimed at confined space work.
- Develop an Emergency Action plan for confined space work.
Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations.
Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations pertaining to working in confined areas
- The application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (no 85 of 1993).
- Measures required by legislation are correctly implemented.
