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Enter & Work in Confined Space

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According to the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice, a “confined space” means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:

  • is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and

  • is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and

  • is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from: 

    • an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or

    • contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or

    • harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or

    • engulfment.

Course Structure

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  • Identifying confined spaces

  • WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Identification of hazards

  • Risk assessment

  • Hierarchy of controls

  • Work site policy and procedures

  • Completing confined space permit applications

  • Working according to a confined space permit

  • Isolation procedures

  • Atmospheric monitoring

  • Fall protection equipment

  • Safety and emergency procedures

  • Entry and exit procedures

  • Practical entry into a range of confined spaces

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Entry Requirement 

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This course has specific ID requirements. Please familiarise yourself with this requirement prior to attending the course as the incorrect or wrong ID can result in you not being able to complete the course on your scheduled day, full course fee payable to reschedule.

  • Be at least 15 years of age

  • Wear appropriate clothing, including long pants and closed in footwear

  • Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills

  • Have the ability to read and write English

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