NPORS Confined Spaces Courses with Breathing Apparatus,

Course duration:

3 days

Course designed for:

The safe entry and working in confined spaces

No of delegates:

Maximum of 6 candidates

Course aim:

On the completion of the 3 day course the candidates will kno

Course Content:

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