The course incorporates the Confined Space Medium Risk and High Risk courses. Delegates will be shown how to rescue an incapacitated person from within a confined space.
Course Content:
- General health and safety legislation
- Specific confined space legislation
- Use of a permit to work system
- Atmospheric hazards and gas detection
- Methods of communication
- Inspection and use of PPE/RPE
- Use of an entry control board
- Use of tri-pod and rescue winch
- Use of escape breathing apparatus
- Use of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)
- Rescue techniques
Pre-Requisites:
- The delegate must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- The delegate must be clean shaven.
Required Equipment:
- Safety shoes
- Suitable protective clothing to cover limbs