Confined Space – 4 Roles

Working in Confined Spaces carries the risk of asphyxiation because the work area often has little air, with an oxygen level below 19.5%, which may cause workers to lose consciousness from lack of breathable air or from inhaling various toxic gases. In addition, there are many other hazards, such as those from flammable chemicals or explosives, as well as other dangers like electric shock, falling from heights, slipping, and so on.

The law therefore requires personnel working in confined space areas to complete the Confined Space 4 Roles work training course according to the criteria and methods prescribed by law. Employers must have employees with relevant responsibilities trained in the Confined Space 4 Roles.

Entry Supervisor course

Work Supervisor

Attendant

Confined space workers, totaling 4 roles altogether

This also includes providing refresher training on confined space work in accordance with legal requirements before an employee starts work, changes jobs, or changes the confined space work location.

Course on Safety in Confined Space Work, combined 4-roles course (duration 4 days)

Day 1, 08.00 – 16.30

Training registration

Pre-test

Lecture topics

1. Laws on safety in confined space work (1 hour)

2. Meaning, kinds, and types of confined spaces, and hazards in confined spaces (1 hour)

3. Hazard identification and hazardous-condition assessment, assessment of the area and work conditions, and preparation for confined space work (1 hour)

4. Correct and safe work procedures in confined space areas (1 hour)

5. Use of personal protective equipment used in confined spaces, and rescue and life-saving equipment in confined spaces (1 hour)

6. The permit-to-work system for confined spaces, cancellation of confined space work permits, and energy isolation principles for safety (30 minutes)

7. Roles, duties, and responsibilities of the entry supervisor, work supervisor, attendant, and confined space workers, and communication among the entry supervisor, work supervisor, attendant, and confined space workers (30 minutes)

Day 2, 08.00 – 16.30

1. Techniques for testing air conditions in confined spaces, including the use and inspection of instruments or devices for measuring air conditions in confined spaces (1 hour)

2. Ventilation techniques and ventilation equipment in confined spaces (1 hour)

3. Ordering a temporary stoppage of work (30 minutes)

4. Planning of work operations and prevention of hazards that may arise from confined space work (30 minutes)

5. Hazards that may be encountered in emergencies and methods of escape (1 hour)

6. Techniques for preparing work-operation plans and hazard prevention (1 hour)

7. Supervision, use of protective devices, and personal protective equipment (1 hour)

Day 3, 09.00 – 16.30

Theory training (duration 3 hours)

1. Rescue and life-saving (1 hour)

2. First aid and basic assistance, and first aid to help those who have stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped (CPR) (2 hours). Practical training (duration 3 hours)

3. Rescue and life-saving (1 hour)

4. First aid and basic assistance, and first aid to help those who have stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped (CPR) (1 hour)

5. Scenarios of confined space work under normal conditions and in emergency situations (1 hour)

Day 4, 09.00 – 16.30

Practical training (duration 6 hours)

1. Techniques for testing air conditions in confined spaces, including the use and inspection of instruments or devices for measuring air conditions in confined spaces (1 hour)

2. Ventilation techniques and ventilation equipment in confined spaces (1 hour)

3. Techniques for inspecting the area and work conditions before deciding to grant a permit (1 hour)

4. Techniques for controlling confined space work (30 minutes)

5. Granting permits for confined space work and communication (1 hour)

6. Use of personal protective equipment used in confined spaces (45 minutes)

7. Use of rescue and life-saving equipment in confined spaces (45 minutes)

Post-test

Certificate of training completion

Not younger than 18 years of age (completed years)

Holds a medical certificate confirming sound and robust health, free of respiratory diseases or heart disease

Participants must have already completed basic firefighting training