Confined Space Entrant and Standby Person

This two-day course will address basic principles and concepts of confined space safety and examine the roles of the attendant and entrant.

On Day 1, participants will complete 3M course 6480 – Confined Space Entrant and Attendant.

Topics covered on Day 1 include:

• Confined space identification


• Hazard categories


• Respecting confined spaces


• Confined space oversight


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  Roles and responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Supporting roles
  
  
  • Attendant
  
  
  • Entrant
  
  
  
  


• Hazard controls


• Testing and normalizing atmospheres


• Emergency response


• Permitting


• Pre-entry, and post-entry protocols

Day 2 of the course involves small-group application of the topics covered on Day 1 in a hands-on practical.   

For the practical component, participants must have CSA-approved safety footwear and clothing suitable for being outside.