Confined Spaces - Medium Risk (including emergency breathing apparatus EBA) (CS2) Requalification

Prerequisites

Medically fit. Comfortable in confined spaces and have a reasonable level of fitness. Candidates must also hold a current recognised Confined Spaces Access certification at medium risk level.

Who Should Attend

Employees who are required to requalify to access confined spaces classified as low or medium risk.

Course Objectives & Content

Underpinning knowledge:

• Confined space legislation
• Definitions & recognition of confined space
• Confined space examples & categories
• Control measures
• Safe system of work/PPE/permit to work
• Risk assessment/method statement
• Confined spaces personnel and teamwork
• Equipment characteristics and limitations
• Equipment maintenance and inspection requirements
• Working at height and suspension intolerance
• Vertical shaft entry and egress
• Use of tripod/davit and retrieval winch
• Correct use of gas detector sampling techniques
• Communication/emergency actions
• Use of escape breathing apparatus

Certification

The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years, after which a refresher training will be necessary. 3M will notify you when your certificate is due for renewal.

Standards

• Health and safety at work act 1974
• Working at height regulations 2005
• Confined spaces regulations 1997
• BS 8437 COP for the selection, use and maintenance of fall protection systems and equipment for use in the work place
• BS 8454 COP for delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue

Costs

£200 per person, £935 per group of 6 (+ VAT).