Confined Space Medium-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 the conditions that determine medium-risk classification.

• Duties under the Regulations
A review of employer and employee duties, including the primary obligation to avoid entry where reasonably practicable and the steps required when entry cannot be avoided.

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

• Atmospheric hazards and gas detection
A review of how hazardous atmospheres develop in medium-risk environments, how to operate gas detectors correctly and how to interpret readings to inform safe entry decisions.

• Safe systems of work and permits to work
A review of safe system implementation and permit to work requirements for medium-risk operations, including how permits are issued, managed and cancelled.

• Roles and responsibilities
A review of entrant, top man and entry controller duties in medium-risk confined space operations, including communication responsibilities when multiple entrants are working simultaneously.

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

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

• Escape breathing apparatus
Familiarisation and inspection of personal escape breathing apparatus, including donning checks and the circumstances in which its use is required.

• 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.

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

Operatives and site workers who hold or recently held a City and Guilds medium-risk confined space qualification and need to renew their certification before returning to medium-risk confined space work.

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