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Confined Space Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and CSA.
We Offer Six Types of Confined Space Safety Trainings
Our OSHA Aligned Confined Space certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
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Training Kits
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is an PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
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Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify a individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
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Online Training – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Training Kit – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Train the Trainer – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Our Confined Spaces Safety Training course is built to regulation guidelines. This class discusses these topics:
- Basic equipment and how to inspect it
- Atmospheric testing and monitoring
- Safe operations, including confined space entry procedures
- Common hazards like IDLH atmospheres
- Rescue techniques
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Confined Space Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who works with confined spaces must receive training prior to working on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things Confined Space
Did You Know?
From 1992 to 2005, there were 431 workers killed in confined space incidents.
One-fifth of confined space incidents result in multiple fatalities.
One-fourth of all confined spaces fatalities occur during regular repair, maintenance, cleaning, or inspection procedures. (Source: CSCC).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common hazards in a confined space?
Some of the most common hazards include exposure to toxic substances, electrocution, explosion, and asphyxiation. Each of these hazards are life-threatening, which is why training in awareness and prevention is so essential.
What is a confined space?
A confined space is an area where there is limited entry and exits, is not designed for continuous occupancy, and is large enough for an employee to enter and perform necessary work tasks.
What is the difference between a permit-required and a non-permit confined space?
For an area to be considered a permit-required confined space (or permit space), there must be a known hazard or the potential for a hazard to occur within the area. These hazards can include walls or floors that converge inward, unguarded machinery, or the possibility of asphyxiation. Non-permit spaces are confined spaces that do not contain or have the potential to contain an atmospheric hazard.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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