Confined Spaces: Entry Team Training – Maintenance Activities

Course is designed to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities that result from working in or around permit-required confined spaces

Course Overview

Course is designed to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities that result from working in or around permit-required confined spaces.

Potential hazards are identified with the goal of helping affected employees understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure a safe entry operation.

Course Topics

  • Describe the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space.
  • Identify the hazards in a permit-required confined space and the methods used to isolate, control, or in other ways protect employees.
  • Recognize the precautions that must be taken before a confined space is entered.
  • Explain the duties of each entry team member.
  • Discuss the measures taken to ensure a successful permit space rescue and non-entry rescue.

Confined Spaces: Entry Team Training - Maintenance Activities Online covers the following topics:

  • Confined Spaces
    • Maintenance Activities
    • Confined Space (defined)
    • Permit-Required Confined Space (defined)
  • Permit-Required Confined Space Hazards
    • Atmospheric Hazards
    • Engulfment Hazards
    • Physical Hazards
    • Other Safety Hazards
  • Permit Space Entry Team
    • Duties of the Authorized Entrant
    • Duties of the Attendant
    • Duties of the Entry Supervisor
  • Rescue and Emergency Services
    • Internal or External Rescue Team
    • Employer Duties
    • On-Site Rescue Employees
    • Non-Entry Rescue