Confined Space Entry Course

Confined Space Entry Course (CSE)

UNIT CODE: RIIWHS202E
UNIT TITLE: Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

About Confined Space Entry

If you are working in a workplace that has a restricted means of entry or exit, it is not your normal place of work, and has atmospheric contaminants or possible engulfment risk. Any of these workspaces are classified as confined spaces; therefore you will need the appropriate training before that work commences. If you are unsure about whether you have confined spaces at your workplace, speak to your workplace health and safety representative.

Prerequisites

You must be 18 years of age (as evidenced by photo ID – driver’s licence or passport)
Ability to understand, read and write English

Theory

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1995
Obligations of employers and self employed persons
Identify hazards associated with confined spaces, including: hazardous atmospheres,
Hazardous situations, covering: suffocation by solids, electrocution, explosion or fire within a confined space
Oxygen deficiency and excess
Contaminants within Confined Spaces
Exposure standard
Hot work, including permits
Fire prevention
Types and operation of moving equipment within Confined Spaces
Risk management and assessment
Determining likelihood and consequences
Implementing and monitoring control measures
Lock out and tag out procedures
Specialized Confined Space safety equipment
Functions of atmospheric testing equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
Flammable combustible gases
Breathing Apparatus