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Training Courses - Low Risk

Low Risk Confined Space Entry Training

DESCRIPTION

This confined space training course is about entering and working in a low risk environment with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation. The access appears
simple and unobstructed and there is no likely risk of flooding. If the operative is only checking areas no deeper than 1200mm, with easy access openings using a gas
detector, where standing up in an alarm situation would render them safe, they will need to take the low risk confined space entry course. This only allows for working
in NC1 confined spaces.
NC1 low risk confined spaces are defined as; shallow entry with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation, where access is simple and unobstructed and there is no
likely risk of flooding. Good examples of this are; meter pits, valve chambers, stairwells, booster pumping stations and PRV chambers.

DURATION
1 day
TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
Reece Accredititaion including a certification on completion
City and Guilds (City and Guilds registration incurs a £38pp charge)
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SYLLABUS LEARNING OUTCOMES

The range of subjects covered on this course are; • Prepare to work safely in low risk confined spaces
• Definition of a confined space, Water UK NC1-NC4 • Enter and exit low risk confined spaces safely
classifications and Low, Medium, High definitions • Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• Specified foreseeable risks • Follow procedures and work safely
• Duties under the regulations, including preventing the need • Deal with emergencies
for entry • Use appropriate behaviour when working in low risk confined spaces
• Risk assessment and hazard identification • Use general knowledge for working in low risk confined spaces
• Atmospheric hazards and gases • Apply appropriate industry specific knowledge for working in low risk confined spaces
• Principles and use of gas detectors
• Safe systems of work and permits to work
• Roles, responsibilities and topman/overseer entrant duties
• Pre-use checks, correct donning
and adjustment of harness
• Inspection and applications of CALL US
tripods, winches and fall arrest equipment;
• Practical exercises and assessments
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Training Courses - Low Risk
COURSE DETAIL
• Reasonable level of fitness required
• Must speak fluent English RCST-LOW
• Please wear steel toe capped work
shoes and standard workwear
• Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided FOR MORE INFO
• Full course details sent out in advance
• Please arrive 15 mins prior to course start

According to the ACOP 2014;
“Where it is not reasonably practicable to avoid entering a confined space to undertake work, the dutyholder is
responsible for ensuring that a safe system of work is used. In designing a safe system of work, they should give
priority to eliminating the source of any danger before deciding what precautions are needed for entry.”

Terms and conditions apply Source The Confined Space Regulations 1997 - Approved Code of Practice and guidance - Health and Safety Executive
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