Confined Space 8 Hours Training & Certification

Our Confined Spaces – Supervisor Training course is built to regulation guidelines. This class discusses topics including the following:

• Controls for eliminating or mitigating hazards;
• Atmospheric testing and monitoring, including what kind of monitors are available, how to use them, and different methods for sampling;
• Safe operations, with roles of employees involved in confined space entry, fire watch, and the types of respirators available for use;
• Common hazards;
• Rescue considerations, types of rescue, and safe rescue techniques;
• Other information that employees supervising and participating in a confined space entry need to know.

In line with regulations, anyone who works with confined spaces must receive training prior to working on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.