COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theoretical-practical basic course for the safe working in vertical confined spaces with specific use of tripod or Davit arm, winch and retractable fall arrester. Intended for companies and users of PPE who are or will be entrusted with the task of entering tanks and/or working in confined spaces with highest demand on safety at work.
DETAILS
Language: Italian, French, Spanish, English, German, Dutch, Swedish.
Number of participants: max 10 people
Duration: 1 day.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
In house: the training can take place in different Skylotec certified training centers globally. Two locations are present in Italy:
- via Torchio, 9 / 24034 Cisano Bergamasco (BG);
- via Garibaldi, 20 / 36034 Malo (VI).
Onsite: The training can also be also delivered directly at customer´s facilities globally.
TARGET GROUP
Companies and users of PPE who are or will be entrusted with the task of entering tanks and/or working in confined spaces with highest demand on safety at work.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
- Physical and mental fitness (e.g. participants with claustrophobia can be excluded by the trainer).
- For on-site training, proof of the expected risk potential should be available (risk assessment, hazardous substance analysis, permit to enter).
- Gas detection/ measurement devices have to be provided on site by the customer according to the expected hazardous substances.
LEARNING CONTENT
The Skylotec course for entering containers and working in confined spaces ensures that the following content is taught in accordance with the requirements of the professional associations:
- instruction in the legal bases as well as insurance-technical defaults of the industrial safety for entering & work in confined spaces;
- mediation of the terms and definitions;
- information about the design of the workplace and resource planning;
- site preparation (preventive risk analysis);
- preparation of temporary anchor systems EN 795-B;
- special risk assessment requirements for entering & working in confined spaces;
- instruction in special hazards caused by the local conditions and the activity;
- information and awareness raising about the danger of oxygen deficiency and excess oxygen;
- information about the necessity and theoretical implementation examples for gas measuring;
- securing the workplace;
- protective measures against hazardous substances and hazardous media;
- emptying and disconnecting of containers, silos and narrow spaces;
- possibilities and effectiveness of ventilation;
- information on the use of respiratory protection, its hazards and its application potential;
- information and handling of explosion hazards;
- information on gas mixtures, their ignition capabilities and their toxicity;
- avoidance of occurring hazards such as radiation, mechanical hazards, crashes, etc.
- special aspects of first aid;
- communication of emergency measures and information for the rescue concept;
- presentation of possible procedures of access & rescues;
- mediation of the possible access procedures and rescues through practical exercises.
The course described here does not cover the following applications:
- handling of transportable silos;
- work in enclosed spaces of waste water treatment plants;
- Application in demonstrably explosive environments e.g. biogas plants, petrochemical industries etc.
- side manholes and rescues;
- certification of technical qualification for gas detection;
- certification of use of respiratory protection;
- certification of correct use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height.
For special applications or locations, please refer to the module “Confined Spaces Advanced Course”. The training for entering & working in confined spaces is only an extension for the correct use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height. It covers only the specific equipment for working and rescue from confined spaces.
CERTIFICATE AND VALIDITY PERIOD
- Every participant that has successfully completed the course will be given a certificate.
- The certificate is valid for 1 year.
- Annual Re-Assessment is necessary.
- The certificate will be issued after the training.