NPORS Confined Spaces

3 days

Any persons entering confined spaces in the workplace

Maximum of 6 delegates

To teach the correct techniques when working within a confined space. The correct use of breathing apperatus

Day 1

• Course admin/General safety precautions and objectives 
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 
• Definition of a confined space 
• Rick assessment 
• Confined space regulations 
• Press cuttings of accidents 
• Health and hygiene 
• Dangers associated with rodents 
• Safety harnesses / standards, types, use plus care 
• Personal protective equipment 
• Introduction to emergency breathing apparatus 

Day 2

• Hazardous atmospheres / Identification of types and basic effects on the body 
• Practicalities of gas detection 
• Typical apparatus types / How the function and limitations of use 
• Safe systems of work 
• Legal requirements 
• Review of safe working practices including use of permits 
• Communications and emergency planning 
• Prepartion of practical exercises 
• Practical exercises 

Day 3

• Emergency first aid / Recovery position 
• Resuscitation 
• Handling a casualty 
• Bleeding and shock