Confined Space High-Risk Reassessment Training

• Legislation and regulations
A review of the legal framework for confined space work, including the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and the requirements of ACoP L101, with focus on any updates since initial qualification.

• Definition and specified risks
A review of how confined spaces are defined under the Regulations and the five specified risks, with particular attention to high-risk classifications and the conditions that trigger them.

• Duties under the Regulations
A review of employer and employee duties, including the primary obligation to avoid entry where reasonably practicable.

• Risk assessment and hazard identification
Practical application of risk assessment techniques in high-risk confined space environments, including hazard identification and selection of appropriate control measures.

• Atmospheric hazards and gas detection
A review of how hazardous atmospheres develop in high-risk environments and how to operate gas detectors, interpret readings and respond appropriately.

• Safe systems of work and permits to work
A review of safe system implementation, permit to work requirements and point-of-work assessment in high-risk operations.

• Roles and responsibilities
A review of entrant, top man and supervisory duties in high-risk confined space operations, including communication responsibilities.

• Communication procedures
A review of communication protocols between entrants and the entry controller, including escalation procedures when conditions deteriorate.

• Fall protection and entry equipment
Familiarisation and inspection of tripods, winches and fall arrest equipment used for entry into and exit from high-risk confined spaces.

• Breathing apparatus
Familiarisation and inspection of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and escape breathing apparatus, including donning checks and safe use under working conditions.

• Emergency procedures
A review of emergency arrangements, including alarm raising, rescue initiation and handover to a rescue team.

• Assessment
Observed practical exercises and a written test evaluated by the course instructor. This reassessment confirms continued competency rather than certifying completion of the full training programme.

Reassessment combining equipment familiarisation and regulation review with practical exercises and a written test. This course is not a substitute for the full high-risk confined space training programme.

Operatives and site workers who hold or recently held a High-Risk Confined Space qualification and need to renew their certification before returning to high-risk confined space work.

Delegates must hold a valid High-Risk Confined Space qualification, or one expired within one month. Delegates must provide proof of certification prior to attendance.