Industrial workers (onshore and offshore) who may be required to enter a confined space during
work activities and are part of the emergency rescue team
Prerequisites
None Required
Objective
This course provides delegates with appropriate knowledge and skills to identify the hazards of a
confined space. Furthermore, teaches delegates how to plan and execute a safe entry and timely
rescue in confined spaces.
Course content
Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
1. Legal Requirement
2. Roles and Responsibilities
3. The Entry Permit
4. Interaction of Personnel
5. Hazard Identification & Assessment
6. Air Monitoring
7. Controlling Hazards
8. Personal Protective Gear
9. General Safe Work Practices
10. Safe Tool and Equipment Use including atmospheric monitors
11. SCBA use and care
12. Emergency Retrieval and Fall Protection
13. Communication Procedures
14. Dealing with Claustrophobia
15. Rescue and emergency provisions
16. Concluding the Entry and or Rescue
Participants will be assessed practically as follows:
1. Inspection and donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Single entry into Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
3. Group entry into Confined space with PPE in limited visibility
4. “Snatch a Grab” exercises
5. Extrication using stretcher
6. Retrieval via winching
Exam
Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using
direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to
undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.
Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide
additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements
