Does your job involve working in potentially hazardous areas not intended for human occupancy? If so, you must sign up for a confined space entry training course before entering. Trust the experienced professionals at Acute Safety and Safety Services to help keep you safe on the job. Contact us or sign up for our confined space entry training today.
The Importance of Confined Space Training
If you’re not sure what is meant by “confined space,” Ontario Regulation 632/05 defines it as “a fully or partially enclosed space” (a) that is not both designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy, and (b) in which atmospheric hazards may occur because of its construction, location, contents, or because of work that is done in it.
Examples of spaces that are not designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines.
Working in confined spaces is a very serious endeavour. The risks associated with confined spaces are plentiful and potentially deadly. Oxygen deficiency/enrichment, toxicity, and free-flowing solids or liquids are just some of the very real threats of working in confined spaces.
Other risks include the presence of dangerous gases, vapours, fumes, dust, or mists, as well as the accumulation of flammable, combustible, or explosive agents. A more detailed outline of confined space dangers can be found in our article on the science behind the hazards of confined spaces. Entry awareness training will teach you more about these potential hazards, how to handle them, and this basic rule of thumb:
If you can’t test, you can’t ventilate, you don’t have a breathing apparatus, or you don’t have an entry procedure, Don’t go in!
For more, be sure to read our article on 5 habits of safe confined space workers.
This video contains a preview of ACUTE’s confined space course.
What You Learn During Confined Space Entry Training
Due to the dangerous nature of this work, there are very specific rules you need to follow when you work in and around confined spaces. Using ACUTE’s training program as an example, the confined space entry training begins by familiarizing you with Regulation 632/05 , and is then intended to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to recognize confined space entry risks and how to establish measured and corresponding responses to them.
Lastly, you will become familiar with, inspect, and use confined space entry (CSE) equipment and air quality instrumentation.
To achieve a balance of classroom learning and hands-on action, your confined space entry training should be conducted at an appropriate safety training centre that offers the following:
- Industry standard health and safety equipment and technologies
- Simulation areas for a full suite of training programs (i.e. working at heights, confined spaces, and hazardous materials)
- Classroom facilities for lecture and technical training delivery
- Rescue mannequins for confined space rescue and hazardous material controls.
That’s exactly what ACUTE’s training course offers – check our calendar to pick a date that works best for you.
Be sure to set aside a full day for confined space training.
You Can Trust ACUTE for Confined Space Entry Training!
Hands-on, practical training is the best way to keep you safe in the workplace!
ACUTE is dedicated to workplace safety and understands the importance of course and training provider approval. Why get workplace safety training with ACUTE? Here are just some of the benefits of working with ACUTE.
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- Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership – ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff foster relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward.
- Serving Your Team and Industry – With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government sectors, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
- 100 Years Combined Experience – ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our company staff offer more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
- Track Record of Success – ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and passion for training.
What people are saying about ACUTE:
“Fantastic facilitators and staff here. I have brought many students to Acute for training over multiple years and have no complaints. They are very accommodating, professional, and thorough in their training standards. Highly recommended.” – Dave Pope
ACUTE is located in Waterloo, Ontario, and services customers from cities such as Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Milton, Kitchener, London, Guelph, and others across Ontario. Trust ACUTE for your confined space entry training needs.
