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Confined Space Training Courses

Protect personnel Working at Height and below ground level with Heightsafe’s specialist Confined Space Training courses.

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Low Risk Confined Space Training
Heightsafe’s specialist Low Risk Confined Space Training course is designed for personnel who require access to low risk confined spaces. Ideal for those who require an understanding of legislation, safe working practices and safety requirements for spaces up to 3 metres deep, accessible via a Fixed Access Ladder.

Aims and Objectives of a Low Risk Confined Space Training Course

Current legislation

Definitions of confined spaces

Examples and categories of confined spaces

Communication and emergencies

Watchman duties

Safe systems of work

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE maintenance and inspection

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Vertical entry via Fixed Access Ladders

Practical use of a tripod/frame/davit winch

Gas detector usage

Low Risk Confined Space Training Course Information

Duration: one day

Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 8

Certification: certification awarded upon completion
Medium Risk Confined Space Training
Heightsafe’s specialist Medium Risk Confined Space Training course is designed for those personnel who require access to medium risk confined spaces. Ideal for those who require an understanding of the practical usage of breathing apparatus used in an escape scenario.

Aims and Objectives of a Medium Risk Confined Space Training Course

Current legislation

Definitions of confined spaces

Examples and categories of confined spaces

Communication and emergencies

Watchman duties

Safe systems of work

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE maintenance and inspection

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Vertical entry via Fixed Access Ladders

Practical use of a tripod/frame/davit winch

Gas detector usage

Practical use of breathing apparatus

Please note that personnel will be required to work detached and at a distance from Personal Fall Protection.

Medium Risk Confined Space Training Course Information

Duration: two days

Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 6

Certification: certification awarded upon completion
High Risk Confined Space Training
Heightsafe’s specialist High Risk Confined Space Training course is designed for those personnel who require access to high risk confined spaces. Ideal for those who require non-standard access to spaces with complex operations that introduce additional risk and require specific control measures and rescue arrangements.

Aims and Objectives of a High Risk Confined Space Training Course

Current legislation

Definitions of confined spaces

Examples and categories of confined spaces

Communication and emergencies

Watchman duties

Safe systems of work

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Equipment maintenance and inspection

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Vertical shaft entry and egress via Fixed Access Ladders

Access including detachment from Personal Fall Protection systems

Practical use of a tripod/frame/davit winch

Gas detector usage

Practical use of breathing apparatus, checks, selection and donning

Dangerous atmospheres

Zero visibility planning

Assessment

High Risk Confined Space Training Course Information

Duration: three days

Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 6

Certification: certification awarded upon completion
Confined Space Rescue Training
Heightsafe’s specialist Confined Space Rescue Training course concentrates on advanced rescue skills required to provide on-site cover for personnel working in confined spaces.

Aims and Objectives of Confined Space Rescue Training Course

Current legislation

Dangerous atmosphere

Gas detection equipment

Vertical access and traverse techniques

Incident management

Immediate response risk assessment

Advanced emergency procedures and searches

Rigging of rescue hauling systems

Rescue stretchers

Practical exercises – FWBA / zero visibility

Confined Space Rescue Training Course Information

Duration: three days

Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 6

Certification: certification awarded upon completion
Confined Space Rescue Refresher Training
Heightsafe’s specialist Confined Space Rescue Training course concentrates on advanced rescue skills required to provide on-site cover for personnel working in confined spaces.

Aims and Objectives of Confined Space Rescue Training Course

Current legislation

Definitions of confined spaces

Examples and categories of confined spaces

Communication and emergencies

Watchman duties

Safe systems of work, PPE and permits to work

Risk assessments and method statements

Equipment characteristics and limitations

Equipment maintenance and inspection requirements

Vertical shaft entry and egress via Fixed Access Ladders

Tripod and winch

Gas detector sampling techniques

Correct use of escape breathing apparatus

Confined Space Rescue Training Course Information

Duration: one day

Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 6

Certification: certification awarded upon completion

Why Heightsafe?

The UK’s leading Work at Height product, service and training provider!

With over 50 years of combined industry experience and a decade of trading, you can focus on core business activity knowing that your personnel are trained to the highest of standards with regards to Work at Height activities. Available nationwide, our training specialists are highly skilled and experienced, holding all relevant certifications and receiving regular refresher training to guarantee clients with the best quality results.