Low Risk Confined Spaces

Level 2 working in Low Risk Confined Spaces

• The City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces is for those who work in a low-risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering and exiting low risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies.

• Candidates are to be cleanly shaven due to the close fitting respiratory protective equipment. The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for a high risk related confined space environment.

£225

8 Slots Per Course

Course Overview

• The dangers associated with confined space working

• How to risk assess a confined space

• How to classify a confined space

• The types of escape breathing apparatus and self-contained breathing apparatus

• How to undertake pre-entry and pre-wearer checks on equipment

• The necessary manning levels

• Why there is a need for periodic examinations of equipment

• The emergency procedures when working in a confined space

• Perform an entry using self-contained breathing apparatus

Course Description

At the end of the training course delegates should be able to:

• Show an understanding of current legislation associated with confined space work.

• Recognise and classify a confined space.

• Produce Safe Systems of Work for entry into confined spaces including point of works risk assessment.

• Use personal protective equipment, i.e., harnesses and access equipment.

• Types and safe use of atmospheric monitoring equipment.

• Types and safe use of escape breathing apparatus and self-contained breathing apparatus.

• Recognise diseases and understand the necessary personal hygiene requirements associated with confined spaces.

A high proportion of practical exercises, including confined space entry, which will be supplemented with classroom-based tutorials.

Assessment: Practical observation and a short answer question paper.

+VAT

1 Day Course

Course Aims

PPE Required

This course requires the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to attend:

• Hard hat

• High vis

• Laced up safety boots

• Gloves

• Safety glasses