COURSE OVERVIEW
Confined spaces present some of the most serious hazards a worker can face on the job, with risks ranging from toxic atmospheres and engulfment to oxygen deficiency and entrapment. Understanding what makes a space “confined,” who needs to be involved in entry, and how to control hazards is essential for anyone whose work brings them near these environments. This course introduces the fundamentals of confined space safety as outlined in OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.146 – Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define “confined space”
- Describe the features of a confined space
- Name the team members needed when entering a confined space
- List each team member’s responsibilities
- Explain the steps you must take before entry
- Name the personal protective equipment (PPE) you’ll need
- Discuss how to work safely in confined spaces
- Identify hazards and hazard controls
- List emergency response measures
- Compare self, non-entry, and entry rescue
Workplaces must provide further site-specific training, in-person practice, and practical evaluations before any worker enters a confined space.
COURSE TOPICS
Course topics include:
- Defining confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces
- Applicable OSHA legislation (29 CFR 1910.146)
- The confined space team: employer, authorized entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor
- Pre-entry preparation and confined space permits
- Atmospheric testing and monitoring
- Working safely in a confined space
- Hazards and the hierarchy of controls
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency response and rescue
- Self-rescue, non-entry rescue, and entry rescue
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
ABOUT THIS OSHA TRAINING
This course is an informational and awareness-based training resource, developed and reviewed by an OSHA subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and regulatory alignment.
However, completion of this course does not qualify as OSHA Outreach Training under the OSHA Outreach Training Program, nor does it qualify you as a Competent Person as defined under any OSHA standard.
This course is also not a substitute for site-specific training required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations, and does not provide any official certification, designation, or credential recognized by OSHA or any regulatory authority.
We encourage you to consult applicable OSHA standards and work with qualified safety professionals to ensure you fully comply with all regulatory requirements applicable to your workplace and role.
