Exhibit_2_-_Confined_Space_EAS_Training_Course_Outline.pdf

Permit-Required Confined Space

Entrant, Attendant, & Supervisor Level

Course Outline and Information

Delivery Method: Classroom Lecture, Practical Demonstrations, and Performance Evaluations

Delivery Time: 8 Hours

Prerequisites: None

Certification: 2 Years

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this training, participants will:

• Be able to understand the scope and application of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI confined space entry standards

• Be able to identify confined spaces, then determine if they are “permit-required”

• Be able to understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a permit-required confined space entry program

• Know the responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, and contractors

• Be able to identify when you may be able to utilize OSHA’s “alternate entry” and “reclassification” procedures

• Understand the requirements for rescue and emergency services

• Be competent in the general use and limitations of related equipment

Agenda

Introduction

• Introduce the trainer(s) and participants

• Distribute sign-in sheet for participants

• Discuss training objectives and agenda for the course

Classroom Lecture

• Discuss applicable OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA standards relating to confined space entry

• Definitions related to confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces

• Characteristics of confined spaces

• Discuss statistics and factors in various confined space fatalities

• Hazard assessment

• Hazard elimination, mitigation, and control methods

• Written program requirements

• Labeling and permit writing o Exercise: Participants will complete a confined space entry permit

• Roles and responsibilities of confined space entry operations personnel, as applicable:

o Owner/Operator and/or Entrant Employer o Entrant o Attendant o Entry Supervisor o Gas Tester o Ventilation Specialist o Rescue Team/Service

Exhibit 2 lrbell Rectangle o Standby Worker o Isolation Specialist

• Reclassification procedures and requirements

• Hazards within confined spaces

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures pertaining to confined spaces

• OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA training requirements

• Recordkeeping requirements applicable to confine space entry operations

• Atmospheric monitoring o Exercise: Participants will bump test, calibrate, and demonstrate general understanding of direct-reading gas detection equipment

• Ventilation requirements o Natural ventilation o Mechanical ventilation (positive-pressure ventilation) o Exhaust ventilation (negative-pressure ventilation)

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) o Exercise: Participants will don and doff a full-body harness, demonstrate the use of suspension trauma straps, and discuss the various types of PPE used within confined spaces.

Practical Demonstrations and Performance Evaluations

• Trainees will enter a horizontal- and vertical-type confined space (if available) and demonstrate competency in various entry operations tasks, including, but not limited to:

o Permit writing o Atmospheric monitoring o PPE selection and use o Rescue team evaluation and selection o Non-entry rescue procedures o Ventilation o Control of hazardous energy (LOTO)

• Trainees will conduct various confined space equipment inspections, as applicable:

o Tripod and/or davit arm o Full-body harness o Anchorages o Winch and/or emergency retrieval device o Rope utility system o Pulleys and carabiners o Ventilation equipment o Rescue equipment

Training Wrap Up

• Debriefing

• Administer and review written exams

• Address last minute questions or concerns

• End of training