Training Outline
Confined spaces like manholes, wet wells, vaults and tanks are part of daily work for water and wastewater operators. They’re also among the most dangerous places on the job. Hazardous atmospheres, engulfment and limited exits mean that a single mistake can be fatal, for the entrant and for anyone who rushes in to help.
This course shows you how to recognize a confined space, assess the risks and prepare for a safe entry. You’ll learn how to operate a portable atmospheric alarm unit, set its alarm points and calibrate it, so you can trust your readings before anyone goes in.
You’ll also learn how to choose and use the right protective equipment: respiratory protection, harnesses, tripods and winches, protective clothing, and head, foot and hand protection. The course ends with safe work procedures and how to respond in an emergency, including the use of rescue and first-aid equipment.
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Introduction
- Confined Space Basics
- Preparing for Confined Space Entry
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Equipment: Protection from Atmosphere-Related Risks
- Portable Atmospheric Alarm Unit: Operation
- Portable Atmospheric Alarm Unit: Set Points and Calibration
- Respiratory Equipment
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Entry and Personal Protection
- Safety in and around a Manhole
- Safety Harnesses, Tripods and Winches
- Skin Protection and Clothing
- Head, Foot, and Hand Protection
Chapter test - 4
Safe Work Practices
- Work Procedures
- Emergency Responses
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Learning outcomes
- Prepare for a confined space entry by identifying confined spaces, assessing the risks, and testing the atmosphere
- Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures and PPE in and around a confined space
- Explain how to react in an emergency, including use of rescue and first-aid equipment
Level
Basic
Prerequisites
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water and wastewater operators class I to IV, collection and distribution system operators, and maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises, and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Put what you learn into practice with interactive quizzes on confined space hazards, atmospheric testing, gas monitor set points, PPE and rescue equipment. Each chapter ends with a test so you can check your understanding as you go. Once you complete the course, a final validation step confirms your progress and gives you a certificate to show what you’ve learned.
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