Many workplaces contain spaces that are considered to be “confined” because their configurations hinder the activities of employees who must enter into, work in, or exit from them. Often, employees who work in confined spaces face increased risk of exposure to serious physical injury from hazards such as entrapment, engulfment, and hazardous atmospheric conditions. If employees are expected to enter confined spaces, the employer is required to develop a written permit-required entry program and provide training for the entrant, attendant, and the supervisor. Conney can help in developing entry programs, as well as implementing Confined Space Trainings!
Training may cover the following:
- Overview of OSHA’s permit-required confined space entry standard
- OSHA definition of key terms
- Health and safety hazards associated with confined space work
- Identifying which confined spaces are “permit-required” (and potential reclassification)
- Signage requirements
- Duties of entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors
- Requirements for confined space rescue and emergency services
- OSHA requirements for dealing with on-site contractors
- PPE requirements
- Identifying and measuring atmospheric hazards
- Ventilation techniques
Our Confined Space Training options include:
- General Confined Space Training (entry level): 1 - 2 hours
- Site-Specific Confined Space Training (more advanced level): 2 - 4 hours
Class length will depend on the complexity of the employers’ work environment, hazards involved, and many other factors. We can assess the situation, determine the agenda, and set class time expectations.
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