Confined Space (Competent Person) Online Training

Become a competent person and contribute to a safer workplace. This course covers techniques to identify and mitigate hazards in confined spaces.

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Duration: 3 Hour(s)

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About

About this Course

Confined Space Competent Person Training teaches individuals to recognize, assess, and manage hazards in confined spaces, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory standards.

This OSHA-aligned course covers topics such as basic equipment inspection, atmospheric testing, safe operations, common hazards, and rescue techniques. We provide practice quiz questions for the final written exam and a checklist for employers to use during practical exam administration.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.146 – Permit-Required Confined Spaces
- 29 CFR 1910.146(j) – Entry Supervisor
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.800(j) – Air Quality and Monitoring
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Confined Spaces in Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B – Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

Outline

Topics Covered

Basic tools
Equipment inspection
Atmosphere monitoring and testing
Safe operations
Protocols for accessing tight spaces
Common hazards such as IDLH atmospheres
Rescue methods and techniques

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Determine the distinctive characteristics of a confined space
Describe the basic hazards of confined spaces
Understand the role of authorized entrants, attendants, supervisor, and designated rescue team/services
Requirements for a rescue team
PPE or Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to use rescue equipment correctly
Understanding about retrieval systems and processes
Ability to carry out a rescue

FAQs

What is a Confined Space?

A confined space is one that is:

Big enough and structured in such a way that an employee may physically enter and do assigned task and;
Has limited or restricted ways of entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits).

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

29 CFR 1910.146 – Permit-Required Confined Spaces
29 CFR 1910.146(j) – Entry Supervisor
29 CFR 1915 Subpart B – Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
29 CFR 1926.800(j) – Air Quality and Monitoring
29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Confined Spaces in Construction