Confined Spaces

Confined Spaces training teaches workers how to safely manage serious risks like toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, flooding, and restricted escape.

Course Length: 1/2 Day

Course Overview

These risks can quickly lead to severe injury or fatality if they are not properly identified and controlled. This course provides learners with an understanding of confined space hazards, legal requirements and safe working practices, helping them to recognise risks, follow safe systems of work and respond appropriately in an emergency. By improving awareness and competence, Confined Spaces training helps protect workers, reduce accidents and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define what a confined space is and identify common examples found within the workplace.
  • Recognise the hazards and specified risks associated with confined spaces, including toxic atmospheres, oxygen deficiency, fire, explosion, flooding and engulfment.
  • Understand the legal requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and associated health and safety legislation.
  • Identify the responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees involved in confined space work.
  • Understand when entry into a confined space can be avoided and the importance of eliminating risks where possible.
  • Recognise the importance of risk assessments and safe systems of work for confined space activities.
  • Understand the purpose and use of permit-to-work systems for high-risk tasks.
  • Identify the control measures required to reduce the risks associated with confined space work.
  • Understand the importance of atmospheric testing, monitoring and ventilation.
  • Recognise the role of personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and other safety equipment.
  • Understand the importance of communication, supervision and competency when working in confined spaces.
  • Identify emergency procedures and rescue arrangements required for confined space entry.
  • Apply confined space awareness principles to help ensure work is carried out safely and in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who works in, supervises, manages or may be affected by confined space activities, including operatives, supervisors and managers.

FAQ's

No. The course is suitable for those new to confined space work as well as experienced workers looking to refresh their knowledge.

This is an awareness-level course designed to help learners understand confined space hazards and controls. Additional practical training may be required before undertaking confined space entry work.

Refresher training is typically recommended every 2 to 3 years, or sooner if there are changes to legislation, procedures or job responsibilities.

Employers have a legal duty under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 to ensure workers are competent and adequately trained for the tasks they undertake.

The training helps workers recognise hazards, understand legal responsibilities, follow safe systems of work and contribute to a safer working environment, reducing the likelihood of serious incidents.

A permit to work is a formal written system used to control high-risk activities by ensuring hazards have been identified, risks assessed and suitable controls put in place before work begins.

Atmospheric testing involves checking the air within a confined space for oxygen levels, toxic gases and flammable substances before and during entry where required.

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At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.

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