Confined Space

Overview

The Confined Space course helps employers and employees understand OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Spaces standard (29 CFR 1910.146) and how to safely manage confined space work. Through instructor-led discussion and activities, participants learn how to identify hazards, follow entry procedures, and protect workers who enter or support confined space operations. 

This course breaks down the regulation into practical steps you can apply in the workplace to improve compliance and reduce risk. 

What You’ll Learn

Participants will learn how to: 

• Understand OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Spaces requirements 

• Identify the difference between confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces 

• Recognize common confined space hazards, including atmospheric, mechanical, and chemical hazards 

• Evaluate and control confined space hazards 

• Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of entry supervisors, entrants, and attendants 

• Follow proper confined space entry procedures 

• Understand self-rescue, non-entry rescue, and emergency rescue requirements 

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for: 

• Safety managers and safety professionals 

• Employees who enter or work around confined spaces 

• Supervisors responsible for confined space activities 

• Safety committee members 

• Anyone responsible for OSHA compliance or managing confined space programs