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
and related limitations.
Prerequisites/Participant
Tools
Knowledge of respiratory protection will be beneficial to participants
in this program. You'll need a basic computer with a Netscape or
Internet Explorer web browser and local Internet access. For more
specific information on computer requirements, visit http://www.emuworldwide.net/index.learn?action=Technical.
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, students will be able
to:
• List the elements of
OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry standard
• Recognize, evaluate, prevent and abate safety and health
hazards associated with confined space entry
• Document violations of the permit-required confined space
standards
• Evaluate or write a specific permit-required confined
space program
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