Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved Confined Space Training course provides awareness of the hazards and risk controls of confined space work.
The course covers the essentials of safe working in confined spaces, including how to spot hazards and implement risk controls. It also outlines emergency procedures that must be in place before workers can enter confined spaces.
| Course Duration | 25+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Defines confined spaces and gives clear examples to help recognise where serious hazards may exist.
Explains how oxygen can be removed by rust, decay or gas purging and how to identify and prevent this risk.
Describes how toxic gases can enter confined spaces from waste, residues or equipment and how to stay protected.
Shows how loose solids like grain or powder can collapse suddenly and bury anyone working inside.
Highlights how liquids can quickly fill confined spaces and the steps needed to prevent accidental flooding.
Explains how flammable vapours and oxygen enrichment create fire or explosion risks and how to control them.
Outlines the dangers of heat stress, how to spot early signs and ways to keep body temperature safe.
Emphasises avoiding entry unless necessary and checking the risk assessment to know hazards and controls.
Covers testing for flammable gases, removing ignition sources and using safe tools and fire equipment.
Teaches how to test air quality, ventilate effectively and use breathing apparatus when air is unsafe.
Explains how to recognise heat strain and reduce it with ventilation, hydration and regular breaks.
Shows how to lock off power, block moving parts and seal pipes to stop dangerous flows or movements.
Describes safe lighting for confined spaces, protection against hazards and having emergency lighting available.
Explains how to plan and rehearse a rescue, maintain communication and ensure first aid is ready.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved Confined Space Training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Any enclosed area that poses a foreseeable risk to workers is considered a confined space. Working in these spaces is not allowed if risks are not adequately assessed and controlled.
Confined space risks include fire, explosions, and asphyxiation from either lack of oxygen or exposure to toxic fumes. Depending on the type of space, workers may also be at risk of drowning.
This online Confined Space Training course develops awareness of risks, related safety measures and emergency response procedures. By completing the course, workers will understand the dangers of operating in confined spaces and the essentials of risk management.
The course certificate proves users have knowledge of safe working in confined spaces. It does not qualify the user as competent to work in confined spaces.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of employees. This duty extends to employees working in confined spaces and is reinforced by the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
If your employees work in confined spaces, you must:
Employees working in confined spaces must be aware of the specific risks and understand how to control them. They must also know what to do in an emergency.
Confined Space Risk Assessment Training helps workers understand the hazards and risks involved with confined space work. It also develops an understanding of emergency procedures and supports compliance with regulations.
A confined space is a totally or partly enclosed area with limited access. It is not designed for continuous occupation, and those entering it are at increased risk of asphyxiation, fire, drowning, loss of consciousness or explosions, depending on the nature of the space.
Examples include manholes, storage containers, silos, tunnels and vaults.
Confined Space Training equips users with essential knowledge of common confined space risks and control measures, helping them to work safely and ensure compliance.
Yes. The course level depends on the individual’s role and responsibilities and the risks involved in their work.
Courses range from basic awareness to advanced training for those responsible for planning, managing or carrying out high-risk confined space work. The advanced training courses cover confined space entry, rescue techniques and atmospheric monitoring.
Anyone who has to work in or around confined spaces will benefit from this course. This includes construction workers, maintenance workers, utility workers and industrial workers.
It should be noted this is an awareness-level course and does not certify users as competent for confined space work.
This course covers the fundamentals of safe working in confined spaces, including hazards, safety measures and emergency procedures.
This course comprises a single module and takes about 25 minutes to complete.
This Confined Space Training course focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures for working in confined spaces.
Confined space rescue training covers techniques, equipment and procedures for rescuing individuals from confined spaces in emergency situations.
The specific qualifications you need depend on your job requirements. This is an awareness-level course that covers the basics of safe working in confined spaces. It is not specific to any industry and does not qualify you as competent to work in confined spaces on its own.
It’s recommended that health and safety training be repeated at least every three years to ensure knowledge remains current.
All Human Focus courses are certified or approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This confined space course is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).
Yes. After completing training and assessment, participants receive an IIRSM-approved certificate.
The Confined Space Training certificate is valid for three years. After this, it’s necessary to retake the course to renew your certification and update your knowledge.
This Confined Space course is priced at £25.00 +VAT for a single trainee. Discounts are available when buying in volume. Speak to one of our sales team to learn more.
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