This program is designed for those who want to have a working background and develop soft and technical skills as a Safety Officer or Safety Inspector.

By completing this course it is expected that the attendees will have the necessary knowledge to enable repeated safe exposure to such work activities fully understanding "working in confined spaces".

Upon successful completion candidates will be able to:

Assess a confined space for entry

Safely use equipment and personal protective equipment

Work in accordance with confined space requirements

Conclude confined space operations in accordance with procedures

Legislation and definitions

Case studies of unsafe confined space entry

Gas awareness and atmospheric monitoring

Permits to work and other entry procedures

Risk assessments and hazard control

Isolation and basics in tag out methods

Roles and responsibilities of key personnel

Introduction to emergency procedures

Awareness of applicable PPE (breathing apparatus, gas detectors, chemical protective suits and spill control equipment)

Safely enter a confined space

Written and practical assessment