Management of Work in Confined Spaces (classroom)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This standard provides (a) an overview of the steps an organization needs to take to establish and maintain an effective confined space management program; (b) safety information for workers entering confined spaces and for persons responsible for ensuring the safety of such workers; and (c) requirements for confined space emergency preparedness and rescue.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Introduction.
  • Scope.
  • Reference publications.
  • Definitions and abbreviations.
  • Confined space management program.
  • Roles and responsibilities.
  • Implementation of the confined space management program.
  • Investigation and corrective action.
  • Guideline for developing a code of practice for confined space entry.
  • Ontario Regulation 632/05.

PREREQUISITE

Open.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Public works personnel, band councillors, water and wastewater plant managers.