Supervisors, managers, purchasing officers and those who make decisions about confined space activities and equipment would benefit from attending this course.
This awareness course is mostly theory based, is conducted by an experienced confined space trainer with years of experience of working in confined spaces and has been designed to inform personnel as an aid to understanding the characteristics, hazards and legislative requirements needed to enter and work in, on or near confined spaces.
The program has been designed to allow participants to effectively understand what defines an area as a confined space, legislative requirements for the safe management of Confined Spaces, the WHS Act & Regulation, relevant Codes of Practice (Confined Space, Managing The Risk of Falls) and AS2865:2009.
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It will also provide an understanding of safe work procedures, hazard identification and risk assessment, work permits, hierarchy of controls, equipment, emergency response requirements and the most effective control measures available. Participants will understand the roles and responsibilities of management and employees and the training and competency requirements for any person with tasks associated with a confined space.
Attendees receive a certificate of attendance.
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Note: This course is an information session designed for persons who need to better understand the requirements for confined space entry. If you need training to work on, in or near confined spaces, please click to go to our accredited course.