Confined Space Awareness with Permit Writing

Course Aim

The course will increase the awareness on the issuing of permits to work, to control entry into confined spaces, including who is responsible and that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is carried out.

Course Content

• Legislation and Regulations

• Definition of a confined space

• Specified Risks

• Duties under the Regulations.

• Roles, responsibilities

• Hazard identification, Risk Assessment, Permit to Work

• Safe systems of work & permits to work and there application

The PTW Issuers role extends to interpretation, supervision, coordination and accountability for the team and the work being undertaken in the confined space during both planned work and emergency situations.

Aimed At

The course is aimed at personnel who will be issuing PTW for work in confined spaces.