Confined Space Medium-Risk Reassessment with Mobile Training Unit

• Definition and classification
A review of how confined spaces are defined under the Regulations and the conditions that determine medium-risk classification, with particular attention to any changes in the working environment since initial qualification.

• Specified risks and hazard identification
Reassessment of the five specified risks and the hazards associated with medium-risk confined spaces, including how conditions can change during entry and what that means for monitoring and control.

• Duties under the Regulations
A review of employer and employee duties under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, including the primary obligation to avoid entry where reasonably practicable.

• Risk assessment
Practical application of risk assessment techniques in medium-risk confined space environments, including identifying hazards, selecting control measures and documenting findings before work begins.

• Gas monitoring
Reassessment of correct gas detector operation, including pre-use checks, atmospheric interpretation and the actions required when readings fall outside acceptable limits.

• 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 in line with current procedures.

• Roles, responsibilities and communication
A review of the duties of entrants, the top man and the entry controller in medium-risk operations, and how reliable communication is maintained — including what to do when communication is lost or conditions change.

• 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
Reassessment of personal escape breathing apparatus inspection and use, including donning procedures and the circumstances requiring its deployment.

• Assessment
Observed practical exercises and a short-answer question paper, evaluated by the course instructor. This reassessment confirms continued competency rather than certifying completion of the full training programme.

Reassessment combining classroom-based theory review with practical exercises and scenario simulations, assessed by the course instructor. This course is not a substitute for the full medium-risk confined space training programme.

Operatives, maintenance staff, engineers and contractors who have previously completed medium-risk confined space training and require reassessment to maintain competence and renew their qualification.

Delegates must hold a valid medium-risk confined space certificate. Delegates must be physically capable of working in confined spaces. Delegates should have a basic understanding of PPE and safe systems of work.