Entry into Confined Spaces with Escape Breathing Apparatus
Short course
In Wellingborough
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Wellingborough
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Duration
1 Day
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of confined spaces, the associated legislation, approved code of practice (ACOP), dangers associated with confined spaces and to the ability to enter, work and leave them safely by horizontal and/or vertical entry. Suitable for: This programme is designed for Managers, Supervisors and Operatives who may be required to make an emergency evacuation from a confined space using escape breathing apparatus.
Important information
Documents
- Course Overview (PDF)
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
Delegates should provide a passport photograph on the day of training for production of ID Cards. For courses held at our centre in Wellingborough we can provide this service on your behalf using our on-site digital camera.
Delegates attending this course should be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training.
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Course programme
This programme is designed for Managers, Supervisors and Operatives who may be required to make an emergency evacuation from a confined space using escape breathing apparatus.
Content
- Confined Space Regulations 1997, associated legislation and ACOP
- Methods of risk control
- Atmospheric monitoring
- Health hazards and control
- Safety equipment and pre-use checks
- Escape breathing apparatus
- Practical exercise and assessment
Knowledge
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Summarise the requirements of the Confined Space legislation and the associated ACOP
- Identify a confined space and its reasonable foreseeable risks
- Select appropriate methods of risk control
- Select appropriate safety equipment that may be used when entering a confined space and carry out appropriate pre-use checks
- Conduct an entry into a confined space using escape breathing apparatus and appropriate ancillary safety equipment, in a safe and efficient manner
Entry into Confined Spaces with Escape Breathing Apparatus