RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

• Access, interpret and apply procedures for confined space entry and the environmental management plan and ensure the work activity is compliant
• Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions and agreed procedure
• Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements
• Obtain and confirm authorisation (entry permit) meets regulatory requirements
• Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person and understood
• Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements
• Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
• Identify, confirm and apply the environmental protection requirements
• Position rescue equipment by the entry permit

.Work in confined space

• Gain access to confined space
• Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements
• Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures
• Enter the confined space correctly
• Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person
• Comply with entry permit requirements
• Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time

• Exit confined space correctly
• Recover tools, equipment and materials
• Conduct inspection of the confined space
• Secure access to the confined space
• Remove tagging and lock-out
• Accurately complete confined space entry permit

• Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
• Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
• Remove, clean and store barriers and signs

Participant pre requisite: Nil

Maximum number per course: 14

On site cost: Cost associated with training will be provided on request

Course assessment: Participants will be required to sit a theory assessment
Participants must also complete 2 practical assessments in the areas of breathing apparatus and rescue equipment and successfully pass all elements required.
These elements may be tested during a simulated confined spaces rescue situation/group exercise.

Validity of training: Refresher training conducted every 12 months