At the end of this conference the participants will be able to:

• Become familiar with OSHA and Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practice, HSE
• Become familiar with the hazards of a confined space
• Take all the necessary precautions before entering
• Maintain the confined space as a safe place to work
• Familiarise the delegates with different methods of cleaning and isolation

CONTENT:

Introduction, Definitions & Risk Assessment:

• Definitions - OSHA Terminology
• Risk Assessment
• Reading PIDs
• Work Permit Systems
• Contractors

Occupational Health Hazards in Confined Spaces:

• Occupational Health Hazards
• Chemical substances Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• H2S and Pyrophoric iron
• Washing and Changing Facilities
• Contaminated Areas and Control

Atmospheric Testing, Cleaning, and Emergency Arrangements:

• Atmosphere Testing
• Cleaning of Confined spaces before entry
• Gas freeing of Tanks, Vessels - Use and hazards of Steam water inert gas and chemicals
• Isolation - Positive Isolation , Lockout / Tag Out, Maintaining Isolation
• Personnel Training and Duties
• Rescue Arrangements

PPE, Common Tasks, and Maintaining Safety:

• PPE Requirements
• Entry with Breathing Apparatus / Entry without Breathing Apparatus
• Ventilation & Lighting
• Common Maintenance task and problems in confined spaces – Furnaces, Vessels, Tanks
• Check Lists
• Boxing Up, Hand Over, and De-Isolation

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.