Working in Confined Spaces Certification

Every year, 25 people die while working in confined spaces in the UK. The majority of victims work in the construction industry. Many of these deaths are preventable. Understanding the unique risks of carrying out work in these environments and insisting on safer working practices is essential to upholding worker health and safety.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with working in confined spaces, the obligations of employers and employees under the law and the practical measures that will reduce the risk of injury and death.

You Will Learn

  • The criteria that governs what constitutes a “confined space” and why it is important to understand this definition.
  • The hazards that make working in a confined space dangerous, including excessive heat, fumes and low levels of oxygen.
  • Why it is essential to undertake a risk assessment prior to commencing work in confined spaces and the steps you should take when evaluating potential hazards.
  • Best practices for working in confined spaces, including how to ensure adequate lighting, ventilation and systems of communication.

Benefits Of Taking This Course

  • If you employ people who work in confined spaces, this course will help you appreciate and meet your responsibilities under the law.
  • If you are responsible for carrying out health and safety assessments at work, this course will help you take into account the key hazards that could affect employees working in confined spaces.
  • If you work in confined spaces, this course will teach you how to minimise your risk of injury at work.
  • If you are interested in occupational health and safety, particularly in the construction industry and similar fields of work, this course will provide you with essential information on one of the most significant safety hazards in the workplace.


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: What Is A Confined Space?

Module 2: Hazards Found in Confined Spaces

Module 3: Carrying Out a Risk Assessment Prior To Working in a Confined Space

Module 4: Using Safe Systems of Work in Confined Spaces

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Working in Confined Spaces Certification course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.

  • Where / when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.

  • How long does it take to complete the Working in Confined Spaces Certification course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.