This one-day course addresses the basic training needs of individuals who will be performing work with a confined space (authorized entrant) and of individuals who will be stationed outside the confined space, monitoring work activities inside the confined space (authorized attendant).  Presented in an indoor environment with a fixed confined space simulator, this course uses both lecture/discussion and demonstration/practical exercise. Concentration is placed on participants demonstrating the ability to apply the knowledge and skills presented.  Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the purpose for the Confined Space Entry Permit Program and how the program is implemented. 
• Recognize various types of confined spaces and differentiate between their potential hazards. 
• Describe the measures and precautions which must be taken to ensure the confined space is safe prior to employee entry. 
• Demonstrate the use of atmospheric monitoring and sampling instruments to detect the presence of an oxygen deficient, or a hazardous atmosphere in a confined space. 
• Select and wear the proper respiratory protection device for the atmospheric hazards presented during a practical exercise. 
• Differentiate between the various types of personal protective clothing and equipment worn while working in and around a confined space. 
• Set-up and operate various types of fall protection and retrieval system devices and hardware during practical exercise. 
• Demonstrate the techniques to control hazardous energy sources by implementing a lockout/tagout procedure during a practical exercise. 
• Discuss the requirement for a confined space emergency response plan and how to implement it.

 Course grading is based on practical exercise participation and a written examination. Participants satisfactorily completing the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and a letter indicating completion with OSHA training requirement 29 CFR 1910.146 (g)(h) and (I), for their personnel files.

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