Every year, people are injured or killed as a result of improperly entering or working in a confined space. Potential hazards in confined spaces include explosions, toxins, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. An average of 20 people a year die from confined space hazards, and more than half of the fatality victims are would-be rescuers.

Because confined spaces may be encountered frequently in construction work, construction workers must be able to recognize confined spaces and understand their hazards. Designed for anyone who works in or around confined spaces, this course and the information it contains might be the difference between life and death.

This online Confined Space Hazards International course covers the following topics:

• Recognizing confined spaces
• Confined space hazards
• Understanding the risks of confined spaces
• Employer responsibilities regarding confined spaces
• The responsibilities of confined space authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors
• The differences in flammable, toxic, irritant or corrosive, and asphyxiating atmospheres
• Procedures for dealing with confined spaces
• How to deal with oxygen-deficient atmospheres
• How to protect yourself and others

Approximately 45 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.