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Confined Space - General Induction

Aim 

 The aim of this course is to provide participants with a general understanding of confined space legislation, hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures relevant to safe entry and work in confined spaces.
The program can be customised to include an employers site specific confined space management programs.

Description

The Confined Space General Induction course is an awareness level course. It is intended for persons whose daily work is not directly associated with confined space entry or work, however require an overview of confined spaces and an appreciation of the hazards and risks associated with them. There is a deliberate underlying theme of eliminating the need to enter a confined space under any circumstances.

The course provides participants with an awareness of the OH&S and legislative requirements and procedures to ensure the health and safety of persons required to work near confined spaces.

This course is designed to provide a basic awareness and does not qualify participants to enter and work in confined spaces autonomously.

Duration

 A notional time of between one and two days is suggested and would be related to the participants' degree of exposure to confined spaces. This varies with different work groups' requirements.

Unit/s of Competence

Accreditation

 Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Risk Response & Rescue Certificate of Participation.

Course Content

An overview of the following:

  • Legislation
  • Confined space case studies
  • Terminology and Definitions
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Atmospheric hazards
  • Working safely with hazardous substances and chemicals
  • Isolation and hazardous energies
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Implementation of control measures
  • Safe Entry requirements
  • Considerations for confined space emergency response

Pre-Requisites

 There are no pre-requisites to this course.

Assessment

 There are no formal assessment strategies on this course. Participants must are required to demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding.

Max Course Size

 12 (open to negotiation)

Supervision Ratio

 1:12 (open to negotiation)

Compliance with Legislation, Standards and Codes 
  • Relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
  • AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management
  • AS 2865-2009 Confined Spaces
  • NOHSC – Core Training Elements for the National Standard for Working in a Confined Space
  • Other enterprise specific legislation, standards and codes

Course Material

 Each participant will receive a Risk Response & Rescue learner handbook.

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