Overview: Employees must be trained when first assigned to duties in and around permit spaces; before there is a change in assigned duties; whenever there is a change in operations that presents a hazard; and whenever the permit-space entry procedures change.
Certification of such training must be available for inspection by employees or their authorized representatives.
Course Length: 8 hours
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:
- Describe the entry permit
- Define the system for preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of the entrypermit
- Understand permit-required confined spaces
- Practices to mitigate hazards encountered while working in a confined space
- Instruct your workers on the proper use of equipment
- Understand the duties of the Attendant, Entrant and Supervisor
- Understand atmospheric hazards and atmospheric testing procedures
- Understand the parameters of the electronic gas monitor
- Understand the basic properties of the four main gasses encountered in a confined space
- Understand ventilation techniques
- Define rescue and emergency procedures
CFR Reference: 29 CFR 1910.146
Course Required By: OSHA
Prerequisites: Confined Space Awareness training
Written Exam: Written and hands on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.
Retraining: Student is responsible for retraining every year.
