Safe Entry into Level 1 (low risk) Confined Spaces

Course Duration: 1 day

Theory: 70%

Practical: 30%

Valid for: 3 Years

Price per person: From £175 + VAT

This course is designed for:

Anyone required to enter or work in a space with a manageable entry/exit, no expectation of a specified risk and adequate ventilation such as horizontal entry into a large space, a short distance into a small space or vertical entry down a shaft but not to work away from the bottom of the ladder.

Course aims:

To train and assess individuals to safely enter, work in and exit spaces, which, due to their enclosed nature, their access/egress and their potential hazard/s have been classified as level 1 (low risk) confined spaces.

The course covers:

• Definitions, Risks and Hazards
• Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Permits to Work
• Procedures for Entry, Environmental Monitoring and Ventilation
• PPE and additional level 1 associated equipment
• The confined space supervisor
• Emergency procedures 
• Practical equipment demonstrations and familiarisation 

The course will enable you to:

• Identify specified risks and hazards to classify confined spaces
• Understand confined space risk assessments, safe systems (method statements) and permits
• Have an understanding of environmental monitoring, the use of gas detectors and ventilation
• Have an understanding of work restraint and fall arrest including the use of a harness and lanyard
• Follow procedures to safely enter, work in and exit level 1 confined spaces
• Use PPE and level 1 associated equipment correctly and safely
• Have an awareness or respiratory protection and escape breathing apparatus
• Have an awareness of the role of the confined space supervisor (top person)
• Understand procedures for and be able to deal with emergencies