Too often, workers are exposed to unnecessary hazards due to poor work practices in confined spaces, either because they are unfamiliar with the dangers, are ill-trained, or have access to improper or obsolete safety equipment.
Confined Space Entry / Attendant
including Non-Entry Rescue
This course has been designed to increase learners' understanding of confined space safe work practices, including hazards management and compliance with regulation 632/05 of the Province of Ontario, federal regulation SOR 86-304, and industry standards CSA Z1006 regarding work in confined spaces.
Course Topics
Regulations, Standards and Documentation
- Provincial & Canadian federal regulations
- Properly identifying confined spaces
- Coordination, entry and rescue plans
- Role of the entrant, attendant and rescuer
Hazards Identification
- Physical hazards
- Biological hazards
- Mechanical and energy hazards
- Atmospheric hazards:
- Oxygen enrichment and deficiency
- Toxic atmospheres including: Hydrogen sulphide, Carbon monoxide
- Combustible gases
- Contaminants
Gas Detection - Ventilation
- Gas detector use and troubleshooting
- Fresh air zero,
- Bump test
- Calibration
- Air pumps and hoses
- Results interpretation
- Ventilation
Vertical and Horizontal Non-Entry Rescue
- Vertical Rescue (Tripod, SRL-R - Winch)
- Horizontal Rescue (Lifeline - Tether)
Is this course for me?
This course is applicable for anyone whose work requires them to enter or supervise a worker entering a confined space, including employees, managers, and supervisors. The course is designed as an introduction to work in confined spaces and, therefore, no pre-requisite training is needed.
