TRAINING FOR CONFINED SPACE ASSESSOR
“Assessing, Planning, and Controlling Entry into Confined Spaces in Compliance with International Safety Standards
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face)/Online |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2025 | Online (Live) | USD 450 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Confined spaces present unique hazards that require specialized knowledge and careful control. This one-day online course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to competently assess, authorize, and monitor confined space entry activities in accordance with international safety and regulatory standards.
Ideal for assessors, permit issuers, and frontline supervisors, the course provides practical frameworks for hazard recognition, risk assessment, and permit-to-work documentation—ensuring legal compliance and safe practices in industrial environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define and identify confined spaces and associated hazards
- Apply regulatory requirements and international standards for entry assessment
- Conduct and document confined space risk assessments
- Approve and monitor safe entry using a structured permit-to-work system
- Collaborate with entry teams and emergency response protocols
Key Benefits of Attending
- Fulfill regulatory and workplace requirements for confined space competency
- Protect workers and ensure safe practices in hazardous environments
- Learn how to issue permits and supervise confined space entries
- Gain practical templates and tools for real-world application
- Improve safety culture and reduce incident risk
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Safety officers and HSE coordinators
- Confined space entry supervisors and permit issuers
- Maintenance, operations, and site engineers
- Contractors and service providers in industrial sectors
- Emergency response team leaders
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Risk-based assessment of confined space conditions
- Knowledge of hazard control, ventilation, and monitoring
- Proficiency in safety documentation and permit systems
- Emergency planning and communication protocols
- Confidence in leading confined space activities
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Regulatory compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, and local standards
- Reduction of confined space incidents and near misses
- Improved safety assurance and entry monitoring procedures
- Better coordination between teams and safety personnel
- Stronger documentation and audit readiness
Instructional Methdology
- Strategy Briefings – Confined space definitions, risk categories, and standards
- Hands-On Exercises – Hazard recognition, permit form completion, scenario planning
- Case Studies – Industrial incidents and lessons learned
- Workshops – Simulated confined space assessment and authorization
- Peer Exchange – Sharing experiences and current practices
- Tools – Risk assessment templates, permit logs, gas checklists, entry tracking sheets
Course Outline
For Online Session (22 Jan 2025)
Delivery Format: Online (Live) | Platform: Zoom, WebEx or Microsoft Teams
Detailed 1-Day Course Outline
Day 1 – Confined Space Assessment Training
Module 1: Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Definitions and examples across industries
- Legal requirements and OSHA/ISO references
- Common risks: oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, engulfment
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Hazard Controls
- Entry conditions and hazard identification
- Atmospheric testing, ventilation, PPE, and control measures
- Planning for abnormal and emergency scenarios
Module 3: Permit-to-Work and Documentation
- Issuing and authorizing safe work permits
- Roles: entrant, attendant, supervisor
- Recordkeeping and permit audits
Module 4: Workshop – Confined Space Entry Simulation
- Participants complete a mock risk assessment and permit
- Instructor feedback and best practice discussion
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Confined Space Assessor Training, validating their ability to assess, authorize, and support safe confined space entry procedures in compliance with international standards.