Permit-Required Confined Space Safety for General Industry
OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.146
This OSHA Confined Space training course provides essential knowledge about permit-required confined spaces based on OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.146.
Throughout the course, participants will gain critical information necessary for recognizing and managing the hazards associated with confined space entry. This confined space safety training is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the risks involved in these operations and the essential safety measures required to minimize them. You will explore key topics such as OSHA’s confined space regulations, how to identify permit-required confined spaces, and the implementation of an effective Confined Space Entry Permit Program. Additionally, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the entry team, and the importance of atmospheric monitoring and emergency rescue plans. Through real-world case studies, you will engage with practical examples that highlight the significance of safety protocols and the potential consequences of inadequate protection. By the end of this confined space certification course, you will have gained valuable knowledge and tools to enhance your understanding of compliance with safety standards and support efforts to create a safer workplace for yourself and your colleagues, as well as a printable Confined Space training certificate.
Who this course is for:
This comprehensive online OSHA training course is designed for employees in various industries who may encounter confined spaces in their work environment, including but not limited to construction, manufacturing, utilities, public works, sanitation and waste management, and telecommunications. It is suitable for anyone who requires confined space entry training, serves as an attendant, or supervises confined space entry operations.
Course Topics Include:
Welcome!
Scope of the Regulation
What You’ll Learn
Key Definitions and Terminology
Understanding Confined Spaces
What Is a Confined Space?
Permit-Required vs. Non-Permit Confined Spaces
Common Confined Space Hazards
Introduction to Confined Space Programs
Purpose and Components of Entry Permits
Roles and Responsibilities of the Entry Team
Pre-Entry Preparation and Hazard Control
Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
Emergency Procedures and Rescue
Types of Rescue Services
Rescue Equipment and Techniques
Developing an Emergency Action Plan
Rescue Practice and Drills
Training Requirements and Program Evaluation
Training Requirements
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Best Practices and Special Considerations
Hazard Elimination and Space Reclassification
Contractor Coordination and Multi-Employer Worksites
Advanced Safety Practices and Technologies
Summary
Looking Ahead
Final Exam
Estimated Length of Course: 2 Hours
Federal Recertification Requirement:
OSHA States:
The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.
Training shall be provided to each affected employee:
Before the employee is first assigned duties under this section;
Before there is a change in assigned duties;
Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about which an employee has not previously been trained;
Whenever the employer has reason to believe either that there are deviations from the permit space entry procedures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section or that there are inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of these procedures.
