Course
Content
This course is designed to increase the students’ knowledge
of hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry.
Topics include the OSHA-required confined space entry standard,
hazards associated with entry procedures, personal protective equipment,
ventilation and purging requirements, calculations and techniques,
and appropriate atmosphere testing equipment and related limitations.
Course features hands-on training with explosion meters, oxygen
meters and other test equipment.
Prerequisites/Participant
Tools
Knowledge of respiratory protection will be beneficial to participants
in this program. The course manual will be provided. The course manual on CD
and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) may be purchased for
an additional fee.
Course
Topics
• Pre-test
• Scope and definitions 29 CFR 1910.146
• Workshop
• Isolation methods
• Ventilation
• Atmospheric hazards
• Theory of fire
• Instrumentation and calibration lab
• PRCS programs 29 CFR 1910.146
• Permits 29 CFR 1910.146
• Training 29 CFR 1910.146
• Rescue, retrieval systems and respirators 29 CFR 1910.146
• Post-test and review
Eastern Michigan University
Center for Organizational Risk Reduction
Great Lakes Regional OSHA Education Center
2000 Huron River Drive, Suite 101
Ypsilanti, MI 48197