Confined Spaces Awareness Course
Recognise confined spaces, the dangers inside and how safe entry and rescue are planned.
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About this course
Every year people die in confined spaces — and many of them are would-be rescuers.
This awareness course covers what a confined space is, the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, specified risks, gas monitoring and ventilation, safe systems of work and permits, entry equipment and emergency rescue.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Utility, water and drainage operatives
- Groundworkers and civils teams
- Maintenance and building services workers
- Supervisors planning confined space work
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
The hierarchy
The Regulations require you to: **avoid entry** if the work can be done another way; if entry is unavoidable, follow a **safe system of work**; and put **adequate emergency arrangements** in place before work starts.
Alarm levels
Typical alarms are set for oxygen below **19.5%** or above **23.5%**, flammable gas at **10% LEL**, and toxic gases at their workplace exposure limits. If an alarm sounds, **get out immediately**.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Confined Spaces Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
What Is a Confined Space?
- The definition
- Examples in construction
- Not always small
- Spaces can change
The Law and Responsibilities
- Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
- The hierarchy
- Risk assessment
- Employer duties
Specified Risks
- The specified risks
- Oxygen deficiency
- Toxic gases
- Flammable atmospheres
Gas Monitoring and Ventilation
- Gas detectors
- Testing correctly
- Alarm levels
- Ventilation
Safe Systems of Work and Permits
- Method statement
- Permit to work
- The top person
- Communication
Entry Equipment and PPE
- Access and retrieval
- Respiratory protection
- Lighting and tools
- Personal protective equipment
Emergencies and Rescue
- Rescue plan first
- Non-entry rescue
- Trained rescue teams
- Raising the alarm
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before entry checklist
- During the work
- Never be a casualty
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Confined Spaces Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £24.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.