Course Programme: Recognising Confined Spaces

• Definition
• Hazards
• Associated Hazards
• Case Histories/Studies

Legislation

• SHWW Act 2005
• SHWW CFS Regs 2001 & ACoP
• SHWW Construction Regs 2006
• SHWW General Application Regs 2007

Hazardous Atmospheres

• Gases Fumes Vapours
• Oxygen
• Use of Gas Monitors

Equipment

• Access Equipment

–  Tripods –  Hoists/Winches –  Fall Arrestors –  Confined Space Harness

• Breathing Apparatus

–  Escape Sets –  Working Sets

• Safety Lines
• Lighting
• Maintenance, Calibration, Certification Requirements for Equipment

Safe Systems of Works

• Supervision
• Competent Staff
• Risk Assessments
• Control Measures
• Emergency Plan
• Equipment
• Permit to Work
• Method Statements

Hygiene

• Infectious Diseases, Weils Disease, PPE

Practical Exercise

• Based on Safe System of Work. Personal issue of equipment to all delegates. Exercise takes place in CFS Simulator.

Assessment

• Theory Questionnaire
• Practical Assessment

Course Review

• Questions/Answers