Management and Supervision of Work at Confined Spaces

Course review:

Legislation and ACoP relevant to confined spaces working • Specified risks and their control

• Risk assessing residual hazards

• Types of gaseous atmosphere

• Operation of safe systems of work

• Using permit-to-work control measures

• Personal protection and hygiene requirements

• Health standards for staff

• Training standards for staff and contractors

• Documentation and records

• Selection and use of: Portable gas monitoring equipment; Harnesses, hoists,

winches, safety line and fall arrest systems; Escape breathing apparatus; Short

term working breathing apparatus

• Emergency planning and rescue procedures

• Self rescue and emergencies

• Practical exercises in planning for entering, working and exiting confined spaces

• Is appointed by the employer to be the Responsible or Authorising Officer

responsible for confined spaces and/or implementing/maintaining the employer's confined spaces policy.