Working in Confined Spaces – Medium Risk – Training Course

Duration: 1 Day

Introduction: This Fire Security course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and declared National Classification Medium Risk.    

Pre-Course Requirements: All delegates should be physically fit and capable of wearing Escape BA.    

Course Content: Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space and act as Entry Attendant, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as safety harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit (CABA) Escape Breathing Apparatus 
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  Assessment is by continuous instructor assessment against Course criteria and outcomes.

Certification:  A Fire Security Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course.  This certificate is valid for 3 years and is a photo credit card style version.

Other Available Courses:

• City and Guilds 6150 Confined Space Courses 
• Fire Security Confined Space High Risk

Our purpose-built tunnels with vertical access provide a unique training environment for all our Confined Space courses.  

All our equipment is fully tested, certified and maintained.