Participants should have previously attended a recognised course in Safe Working in Confined Spaces.
Participants should have sufficient literacy and numeracy to read and comprehend instructions for safety at the workplace including:
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Referencing and understanding legislation, standards and codes of practice.
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Preparing workplace health and safety reports.
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Investigating work injuries, work caused illnesses and dangerous events.
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Consulting with workers, employers and statutory health and safety officials
Participants will need sufficient physical ability to attend a three-day classroom and practical scenario based course, which may involve crawling and climbing up, on, under and through structures, lifting and carrying breathing apparatus/ cylinders, donning harnesses, dragging, lifting or carrying people in confined and restricted environments in low light or smoke filled areas. |