8-Hour Confined
Space Entry: The Confined Space Entry course is designed
to give the student the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively identify,
evaluate and control the hazards associated with entering a Confined Space
as defined by 29CFR 1910.146. The following Course Outline is provided.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY COURSE OUTLINE
1. Purpose, Scope and Definitions
2. Personnel Roles and Responsibilities.
3. Training Requirements per 29CFR1910.146 (g)
4. Permit Spaces vs. Non-Permit Spaces
5. Confined Space Preparation and Space Isolation Techniques
a. Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures
b. Double Block & Bleed
c. Establishing Work Zones and Security(Exclusion, Decon and
Support)
d. Grounding & Bonding of Electrical Equipment
6. Atmospheric Testing and Instrumentation
a. Combustible Gas Indicators
b. Photo Ionization Detectors
c. Flame Ionization Detectors
d. Hazardous Atmosphere Testing Procedures
7. Ventilation & Atmospheric Control Measures
a. Forced Air vs. Natural Ventilation
b. Inerting and Purging
8. Selecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
a. Levels of Protection
b. Overview of Established Exposures Limits
c. Respiratory Protection
9. Tools and Equipment
a. Non-Sparking Tools
b. Mechanical Extraction Equipment
c. Fall Protection Equipment
d. Explosion Proof and Intrinsically Safe Equipment, e.g. Lighting,
Communication equipment etc...
10. Communication
11. Entry and Exit
12. Site Emergencies
13. The Confined Space Entry Permit
14. Contractors
15. The Employers Program Review
16. Important Safety Considerations
17. Table Top Confined Space Entry Exercise
