Confined Space Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three 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 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.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an 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.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
What’s in the Confined Space Training Course?
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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Training Kit – Competent Person Purchase Options
Train the Trainer – Competent Person Purchase Options
Confined Space Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 29 CFR 1910.146 – General Industry, Confined Spaces
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Construction
- 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
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Canada Standards
- CSA Z1006-10 (R2015) – Management of work in confined spaces
- CSA Z94.4-11 – Selection, use, and care of respirators
- CSA Z180.1-13 – Compressed breathing air and systems
- CSA Z259.12-11 – Fall Protection
- CSA Z259.2.5-12 – Fall arresters and vertical lifelines
- CSA Z259.100-12 – Full body harnesses
- CSA Z259.2.2-14 – Self-retracting devices
- CSA Z460-13 – Control of hazardous energy (lockout, and other methods)
- CSA W117.2-94 – Safety in Welding, Cutting, Allied Processes
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
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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).
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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!
