Working in Confined Spaces
This awareness course explains what makes a space a confined space under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, the specified risks that can kill quickly and without warning, and the safe systems of work used to control them. You will learn why entry should be avoided where possible, how permits, atmospheric testing and top persons work, and why emergency arrangements must be ready before anyone enters. It does not replace practical training, competence assessment or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what a confined space is under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
- ✓Identify the specified risks found in confined spaces, including toxic and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
- ✓Describe why entry should be avoided where possible and how a safe system of work and permit control entry.
- ✓Recognise the role of atmospheric testing, ventilation, isolation, communication and the top person.
- ✓Explain why emergency arrangements must be in place before entry and why untrained rescue attempts are so dangerous.
Course contents
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Module 1: What Is a Confined Space?
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The Specified Risks
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Safe Systems of Work
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Emergencies and Rescue
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate