Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

1. Farming and Agriculture
2. Underground and Open Cut Mining
3. Oil and Gas Operations, Up, Mid and Down Stream Operations
4. Engineering and Plant Maintenance Services
5. Chemical Refineries
6. Fuel Storage and Refining Facilities
7. NBN Work Activities
8. Civil Construction and Maintenance Activities
9. Power Station and any type of Shut Down Work
10. Marine Maintenance Activities

Aubrey Paper Mill Gas Leak (Hydrogen Sulphide) NSW

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-25/albury-paper-mill-toxic-gas-leak-kills-workers/9798744

Farther and Sons killed in Broken Hill Cellar (Carbon Monoxide) NWS

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-02/broken-hill-deaths-generator-removed/9932650

Three Found Dead in Rainwater Tank (Carbon Monoxide) NSW

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-17/poisonous-gas-detected-in-water-tank-where-three-bodies-found/8279576

The events above will be discussed in more detail in the AWCC Enter and Work in Confined Spaces program. All workers should be aware that toxic gasses are the silent killers and when tasked to work within these environments, they can be deadly. The Team at AWCC know this all to well with our instructors having a wide range of industry experiences and knowledge that they enthusiastically pass onto students. Knowledge saves lives and having a clear plan regarding how to work and on occasion survive these potentially dangerous situations is the AWCC point of difference.

1. Locate 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

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

The modes of delivery for this program will be Face to Face, classroom based supported by a number of practical activities utilising AWCC’s Smoke House and Confined Space Facilities, these activities are designed to satisfy the Practical Element and Assessment of the course.

As mentioned above this program is not specific to one industry and those of you working in construction may be eligible for CSQ Funding to get you started. The course has Training and Assessment Strategies that make the program relevant to a participant’s work life experience, work history and practical experience.