Course details
Confined Spaces - Dangerous Places
This online course helps reduce risk of accidents when working in or near permit-required confined spaces.
Course Overview
According to OSHA, about a million employees enter confined spaces every day. Confined spaces are dangerous places that have the potential to cause you very serious injury, or even death. Whatever the industry or type of space, permit-required confined spaces are extremely dangerous. Proper training is needed to ensure that entry into confined spaces is handled correctly.
This course is designed to help reduce learners’ risk of accidents when working in or near permit-required confined spaces.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space
- Identify some of the specific hazards associated with working in permit-required confined spaces
- Explain the general duties and responsibilities of the authorized entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor
- Identify the role of the emergency rescue team.
Topics Covered
- Permit-Required Confined Spaces
- Confined Spaces
- Hazardous Atmosphere
- Engulfing Materials
- Converging Walls
- Other Safety Hazards
- The Written Program
- Permit-Required Confined Space Hazards
- Atmospheric Hazards
- Asphyxiating Atmospheres
- Toxic Atmospheres
- Flammable or Explosive Atmospheres
- Engulfing Hazards
- Physical Hazards
- The Permit-Required Confined Space Team & Rescue Operations
- Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Team
- Authorized Entrant
- Attendant
- Entry Supervisor
- Rescue Operations
This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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