This 8-hour entry course in accordance with CCR Title 8 5157 is designed to give the student the knowledge, skill, and materials to be certified as a Confined Space Entrant/ Attendant and Supervisor. The course involves study of the Confined Space regulation and all the safety requirements needed to enter a confined space. Tests will be given to all students who participate in each class. Students must pass a test before being certified for entry of “Confined Spaces”. This class is available as a hybrid course (online or in-person).
*CONSTRUCTION UNIVERSITY COURSES ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS OF SCCA ONLY*
Introductions
• The Safety Conversation
• Hazard evaluation and classifications of spaces
• Measures to prevent unauthorized entry
• Acceptable entry conditions by classification of space
• Fall Protection when entering a space
Roles and responsibilities of personnel
• Entrant, Attendant, Entry Supervisor
• Determine and perform appropriate non-entry rescue procedures
• Select proper PPE
Selection, use and maintenance
• Testing and monitoring equipment
• Ventilation equipment
• Communications equipment
• Lighting, barriers, shields
• Ingress and egress equipment
• Energy Control Procedures and LO/TO of unnecessary machinery
Preparing the permit
• Step by step procedures for entry based on space classification
• Hands-On Exercise (Client to provide equipment)