Confined Spaces (Escape & Rescue)

A confined space is classified as ‘a place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby (e.g. lack of oxygen)’.

A number of people are killed or seriously injured in the UK each year in confined spaces. These occur across a wide range of industries, from those involving complex plant through simple storage vessels. Those killed include not only people working in the confined spaces but those who try to rescue them without proper training or equipment

Risk Compliance offers both Confined Spaces Escape (1-day) & Rescue (3-days):

Escape is the minimum training requirement for entry into a confined space. While Rescue is for people that will become part of rescue teams. Both courses are roughly a 50/50 mix of classroom study and practical experience.

Subjects covered include:

• Health & Safety Policies
• Safety Management Systems
• Entry Permits and permit systems
• Legislation:
  • The Confined Space Regulations,
  • Health and Safety at Work Act,
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work,
  • Personal Protection Equipment Regulations,
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations,
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations,
  • Noise at Work Regulations etc
• Classification of confined spaces and how to recognise them
• Safe working in confined spaces
• Plant and equipment, suitability and type
• Selection and use of gas detection equipment
• Selection and use of compressed air breathing apparatus
• Types and use of PPE
• Ventilation equipment
• Maintenance of PPE
• Daily Checks of equipment
• Monthly maintenance
• Manning levels
• Communication equipment and procedures
• Emergency procedures