Confined Spaces
RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmosphere
MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit
According to the WHS Regulation 2011, a confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:
- is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and
- is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and
- is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from: an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or
- contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or
- harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or
- engulfment
Examples of confined spaces are as follows:
- storage tanks, tank cars, process vessels, boilers, pressure vessels, silos and other tank-like compartments,
- open-topped spaces such as pits or degreasers,
- pipes, sewers, shafts, ducts and similar structures,
- shipboard spaces entered through a small hatchway or access point, cargo tanks, cellular double bottom tanks, duct keels, ballast and oil tanks and void spaces (but not including dry cargo holds).
Safe oxygen level means a minimum oxygen content in air of 19.5% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure and a maximum oxygen content in air of 23.5% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure.
Introduction
The course has been structured to provide:
- Practical working skills for all persons who are required to enter and work in confined spaces. Learners will learn a comprehensive understanding of confined space permit systems, gas detection procedures, roles and responsibilities of standby personnel and the safe use of personal protective equipment
- Knowledge of legislative requirements when working in confined spaces
After completing this training participants will be able to demonstrate:
- recognition of a confined space
- the ability to work within a confined space
- compliance with the permit conditions
- recognition and control of atmospheric hazards
- use of confined space entry and exit equipment
- selection, use and maintenance of appropriate PPE
- use of communication equipment and processes applicable to confined space work
- completion of documents and records relevant to confined space work
- understanding of and the ability to initiate
- incident/emergency response plan
Who Should Attend?
- Project Managers
- Site Managers
- Foreman
- Tradespersons
- Maintenance and servicing personnel
Mick Humphries Training Group has developed a highly transportable training system that enables us to deliver training in almost any location. We have a fully fitted out 40’ maxicube trailer designed specifically for mobile confined spaces training.
Alternatively, we can customise a training course to suit your specific site requirements
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of RAISE Training RTO 91655