Confined Space Medium-Risk with Mobile Training Unit
Work safely in medium-risk confined spaces by identifying hazards, assessing risks and applying safe systems of work. You will gain practical experience using gas monitoring and personal escape breathing apparatus, and understand your responsibilities under current regulations.
Key topics
- Understanding what defines a medium risk confined space
- Recognising specified risks and associated hazards
- Applying duties under the regulations to minimise the need for entry
- Identifying hazards and completing risk assessments
- Recognising atmospheric hazards and dangerous gases
- Using gas monitoring equipment correctly
- Following safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures
- Understanding roles and responsibilities of personnel
- Communicating effectively during confined space work
- Inspecting and using tripods, winches, and fall arrest equipment
- Inspecting and using personal escape breathing apparatus
- Completing practical confined space exercises
Assessment
Practical observation and short answer question paper
Classroom-based theory with practical exercises, scenario discussions and hands-on use of equipment.
Operatives, maintenance staff, engineers and contractors required to work in medium-risk confined spaces, including tanks, silos, chambers and similar enclosed environments where specified risks may be present.
Delegates must be physically capable of working in confined spaces, should have experience in confined space work and should have a basic understanding of PPE and safe systems of work.