Permit Required Confined Spaces

The Permit-Required Confined Space Training course introduces workers and employers in general industry to the critical concepts of confined space safety. Participants will learn how to identify permit-required confined spaces, understand the complex hazards they present, and recognize why these areas require strict entry procedures. The course covers hazard assessment, control methods, and the importance of pre-entry preparation, giving workers the tools to anticipate and prevent life-threatening risks such as oxygen deficiency, toxic atmospheres, engulfment, or entrapment.

Beyond hazard recognition, the training emphasizes the safety practices and responsibilities required for confined space entry. Learners will explore the processes of atmospheric testing, proper ventilation, and continuous monitoring, as well as the roles of entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors in maintaining compliance with OSHA standards. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of confined space entry protocols, the importance of permit systems, and the strategies necessary to protect worker safety in high-risk environments.

35 mins. in video content. Course duration completion estimated, based on individual students. CEUs: 0.1 Awarded