OSHA Confined Space Awareness Training
OSHA Confined Space Awareness Training is designed for individuals who work in and around confined spaces, including authorized entrants, safety attendants, entry supervisors, and emergency response personnel in compliance with OSHA’s Confined Spaces Standard for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA. This course equips workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate in confined spaces and ensures OSHA compliance.
What is a Confined Space?
Construction workers often perform tasks in confined spaces, such as manholes, crawl spaces, and tanks. Personnel working in confined spaces often face life-threatening hazards including:
- Toxic substances
- Electrocution
- Explosions
- Asphyxiation
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 1,030 workers died from occupational injuries involving a confined space between 2011 to 2018. This underscores the critical importance of understanding confined space hazards.
Course Purpose
This OSHA Confined Space Awareness Training will train workers to:
- Recognize a confined space
- Accurately assess the inherent hazards in these spaces
- Develop and implement a Confined Space Program for safe entry
- Develop well-defined emergency rescue plans
Employer Responsibilities
OSHA’s Confined Spaces Standard for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA, requires employers to adequately train employees so they possess the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to operate safely in a potentially hazardous environment. Employers are responsible for providing proper training, supervision, and resources to prevent confined space-related incidents.
Who Should Enroll?
- Authorized entrants working in confined spaces
- Safety attendants monitoring confined space entries
- Entry supervisors overseeing confined space operations
- Emergency response personnel
- Construction and maintenance workers exposed to confined spaces
Why Choose This OSHA Confined Space Awareness Training?
- Ensures compliance with OSHA Confined Spaces Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA)
- Helps workers recognize and control confined space hazards
- Prepares personnel to respond to confined space emergencies safely
- Reduces risk of injuries, fatalities, and regulatory penalties
- Encourages a culture of safety and awareness in confined space operations
What You'll Learn
- Identify and classify confined spaces on construction sites
- Recognize hazards associated with confined spaces
- Implement safe entry procedures and rescue plans
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities under OSHA standards
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring equipment appropriately
- Follow regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment