Confined Space Working Search & Rescue Training Course
Successful
completion will result in certification for a maximum of 3 years
(certification periods may be shorter, depending on individual company's
policy).
A re-assessment will continue the certification, if
undertaken within the 36-month period.
The successful delegate
will be deemed competent to enter a confined space.
COURSE
CONTENTS
\uDBC0\uDC83 Dangers involved with confined spaces.
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Use of gas detection equipment.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Use of escape breathing
apparatus.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Communication methods.
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Equipment pre-entry checks.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Emergency procedures.
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Rescue techniques whilst using
breathing apparatus.
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Current legislation.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Different types of atmospheres.
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Use of ppe inc. ropes and harnesses.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Resuscitation
Equipment.
\uDBC0\uDC83 Continual assessment throughout
course
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Classroom and practical tuition.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum
age of 18 years
- Candidates should be free of medical conditions which
are contraindications for this type of
work, including:
· Heart
disease / chest pain
· High blood pressure
· Epilepsy, fits,
blackouts
· Fear of heights / vertigo
· Giddiness / difficulty
with balance
· Impaired limb function
· Alcohol or drug
dependence
· Psychiatric illness / counselling
· Diabetes
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Candidates should be physically able to perform the task expected in terms
of strength,
agility and co-ordination. They should also be able to
withstand the stress of the working
environment such as heat, cold and
inclement weather.
- It is recommended that all personnel employed to
climb or use rope access techniques
should be medically fit to perform
the work that they are likely undertake, and that a
suitable medical
should be carried out to confirm this.
