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Confined Space Training
This course equips workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, assess, and safely enter confined spaces in compliance with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA. Learners will explore permit-required confined space hazards, atmospheric testing, entry procedures, role-specific duties, and emergency rescue requirements. Grounded in real-world fatality case studies and OSHA curriculum, this course is designed to reduce serious injuries and deaths associated with confined space operations.
13 lessons
~2 hours · self-paced
Certificate valid 2 years
Mobile friendly
Trusted by 1,200+ certified workers across the US
What You'll Learn
Distinguish between a confined space and a permit-required confined space (PRCS) using the three defining characteristics outlined in 29 CFR 1910.146 [S6]
Identify atmospheric, engulfment, entrapment, and other physical hazards present in confined spaces and apply the hierarchy of controls to mitigate them [S2]
Explain the key differences between General Industry (29 CFR 1910.146) and Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA) confined space regulations [S3]
Describe the duties and responsibilities of the authorized entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor during permit space operations [S3][S5]
Demonstrate proper pre-entry atmospheric testing procedures including calibration and start-up of gas meters [S2][S4]
Develop and interpret an entry permit in accordance with OSHA requirements, including specifying acceptable entry conditions [S9][S10]
Outline emergency response and non-entry/entry rescue procedures to protect workers when hazardous conditions arise [S5][S3]
Who Is This Course For
General industry workers and construction employees who enter or work near confined spaces such as tanks, vaults, silos, sewers, and pits
Entry supervisors, attendants, and authorized entrants required to understand their specific roles under 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA
Safety officers and competent persons responsible for evaluating worksites, writing confined space programs, and issuing entry permits
Facilities managers and contractors who coordinate multi-employer confined space operations on construction or general industry sites
Course Content
4 modules · 13 lessons1Module 1: Introduction to Confined Spaces and OSHA Standards3 lessons
1What Is a Confined Space? Definitions and Characteristics
2OSHA Regulatory Framework: General Industry vs. Construction
3Key Elements of a Confined Space Entry Program
2Module 2: Hazard Identification and Atmospheric Testing3 lessons
1Recognizing Confined Space Hazards: Atmospheric, Engulfment, and Physical
2Atmospheric Testing: Gas Meters, Calibration, and Pre-Entry Procedures
3Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to Confined Space Hazards
3Module 3: Entry Permits, Roles, and Responsibilities3 lessons
1Non-Permit, Permit, and Alternate Entry Procedures
2The Entry Permit: Components, Issuance, and Cancellation
3Roles and Responsibilities: Entrant, Attendant, and Entry Supervisor
4Module 4: PPE, Equipment, Emergency Response, and Final Assessment4 lessons
1PPE and Specialized Confined Space Equipment
2Emergency Response, Rescue Planning, and Worker Rights
3Final Assessment: Confined Space Training
4Get Your Certificate
Requirements
- No prior experience required — suitable for all skill levels
- A device with internet access (computer, tablet, or phone)
- English language proficiency for EN version
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