SQA Working in & Control Entry for High Risk Confined Spaces

3 days

CTSS Training Centre

6 maximum per course

Ofqual regulated and certificated by Scottish Qualification Authority

On completion of this qualification you can apply to register with the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR)

Anyone expected to work in a Medium Risk Confined Space. This includes spaces where there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of encountering a specified risk like the presence of toxic or flammable gases, oxygen deficiency and engulfment.

A space becomes Medium Risk if a person will be required to move away from the entry point and be detached from a safety line. Examples may include inspection chambers, access shafts, tunnels, tanks, underground chambers or deep trenches.

1. Awareness of Confined Space hazards

2. Legislative framework

3. Risk assessments

4. Permits

5. Atmosphere testing and monitoring

6. Harness use

7. Tripod and fall arrest equipment

8. Escape breathing apparatus (E.L.S.A)

9. Emergency back-up planning

10. Topman tasks

 11. Follow defined procedures for working safely in high risk confined spaces

Candidates must be 18 years old and above to attend this course and be able to read and write to a reasonable standard.

Please be aware that the safe working load (SWL) of equipment used during the practical session of this course is 140kg.