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Competent Person Confined Spaces Refresher
York , Slough , Livingston and On-site | 1 Day | £ 285
CPCSR
Course Overview :
This Competent Person Confined Spaces Refresher course involves the presence of one or more people , positioned outside the confined space , who have designated responsibilities for controlling the entry into the confined space . The practical element of this course may involve vertical entry using a ladder and fall arrest / recovery winch or man-riding winch . It can also involve horizontal entry , such as walking or climbing into the confined space or working away from the bottom of a vertical entry , with limited use of a rescue lines .
Who Is This Course For :
The course is aimed at operatives who may need to carry out competent person confined space refresher training . This requires the use of gas monitoring and may require the carrying of escape breathing apparatus ( ie . foul and storm water sewerage systems ). On completion of the course , delegates should be able to continue to operate in medium risk confined spaces , understand the risks that may be present or introduced and ensure that appropriate control measures are in place prior to entry .
Key Learning Areas Covered In This Course :
• Overview of Health & Safety and the Confined Spaces Regulations
• Reminder of " What is a Confined Space ?"
• Hazards associated with confined spaces
• Problem atmospheres ( gases & gas monitoring )
• Safe systems of work
• Work team roles and duties
• First aid and medical considerations
• Typical confined space equipment and user checks
• User checks and assembly of Escape Breathing Apparatus ( EBA )
• Practical entry exercise with gas monitor , harness , tripod and winch and EBA
Accommodation available from £ 135 per night ( including DBB ) All Prices Exclude VAT
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