Program Intent:

This 7-hour program provides participants with a basic level of understanding of the hazards of confined spaces and the requirements for safe entry. Participants will have the ability to apply the general information to their specific work-site and specific conditions that they may experience. Confined space pre-entry follows the guidelines, principles and recommendations established by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 (specific attention to Part 5 & 15) and internationally established and accepted safety standards including OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.146.

Who Should Attend?

All persons involved with entering and supervising confined spaces.

Course Content:

The objective of this course is to allow the participant to understand the concepts, procedures and tools that are necessary for safe entry into confined spaces. Content includes:

• Confined Space Explained
• Restricted Spaces Explained
• Hazards:
  
  • Oxygen - Insufficient or Excessive?
  • Toxic Gases or Vapours
  • Characteristics of Common Gases
  • Explosive Gases or Vapours
  • Safety Hazards
  • Work Related Hazards
  • Human Factor Hazards
• Testing the Atmosphere
• Control the Hazards:
  • Ventilation, Purging and Inerting
  • Preventing Fires and Explosions
  • Safe Atmospheres - Continuous Ventilation
  • Isolation of Physical Hazards
  • Electrical Shock
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety and Protection - Generally
• Safe Entry Permit
• Tending Worker
• Emergency Response

Course Cost: $150 + GST
Course Start: 8:30 AM
Course End: 3:30 PM
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