Enter and Work in Confined Spaces: RIIWHS202E

Course Overview

Course code: RIIWHS202E
Investment: $250
Duration: 1/2 Day Course

The AWCC Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Program has been designed to connect with individuals that work across a multitude of industries. Confined spaces are everywhere and it is critical, not only the safety of the individual, but their peers and operation alike, workers need to know how to engage these spaces with caution and care. In recent years there have been several incidents of multiple fatalities due to asphyxiation in confined spaces. Confined spaces are Hazardous and need to be treated with respect.

How many of you have heard of multiple fatalities regarding asphyxiation or toxic overload from entry into a confined space? This is mainly due to one person being affected (collapsed and unconscious) and either a workmate or family member rushes in, without thought, to the aid of what they see to be the injured person, this is a natural human response and is often fatal. Toxic Gasses are the silent killers and once immersed in them they can be deadly. The Team at AWCC know this all to well having witnessed and heard these occurrences happening regularly not only in industry but in society as a whole. Knowing how to plan and manage, or more importantly survive these types of situations is one of the main points of difference when undertaking the AWCC Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Program.

It is highly recommended that participants undertaking the AWCC Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Program incorporate the Gas Test Atmospheres Unit also. These courses run concurrently and are held weekly, every Tuesday at AWCC’s Training Facility in East Brisbane. Logically this makes good sense as testing the atmosphere before entering the confined space is critical to maintaining the safety of workers and is inline with best industry practice.

Performance Skills Learnt:

1. Locates and apply the relevant documentation, policies and procedures for a given situation
2. Demonstrate that they can complete the entering of and working within confined spaces safely, effectively, efficiently and in a way that meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
3. Obtain the appropriate entry permit to work and follow instructions for performing the work in confined space
4. Interpret and apply the safe work methods for the site
5. Apply tagging and lock out devices relevant to the work area and work being performed
6. Selecting, wear and caring for personal protective equipment applicable to all tasks and the confined space environment identified
7. Demonstrate the physical entry of the confined space
8. Demonstrate the use of atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
9. Perform work in the Confined Space
10. Periodically test the atmosphere within the Confined Space by utilising an atmospheric monitoring device during confined space activity
11. Apply industries best practice for safe materials handling
12. Demonstrate the safe exiting of the confined space
13. Sign Permit off and remove tagging and lock out devices

Knowledge Skills Learnt:

Upon successful completion of the program the candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of Enter and Work in Confined Spaces by:

1. Identifying areas that constitute confined spaces
2. Complying with site and equipment safety requirements
3. Comply with the entry and exit procedures, assess risks and adhere to site and Government Regulations
4. Demonstrate awareness of types of air contaminants and toxic gases
5. Be able to identify the limitations of breathing apparatus
6. Demonstrate the identification of equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
7. Demonstrate compliance with site isolation, site control responsibilities and identify authorising parties
8. Demonstrate the locations of safety data sheets (SDS) information and how to apply the information
9. Show knowledge of utilising confined space and Industry terminology

Learning Methods:

The modes of delivery for the Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Program is Face to Face, classroom based supported by advanced time committed to utilising AWCC’s Smoke House and Confined Entry Facilities for the Practical Element and Assessment of the course.

As the AWCC Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Program is not limited to just one Industry, AWCC have introduced Training and Assessment Strategies that have made the program relevant to a participants life experience, work history, their environment and their practical experience.

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