Confined Space & Standby Rescue Training – 2 Days
Price: £POA
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | On-Site
Prepare your team for emergency response in confined spaces with this intensive ERT Confined Space and Standby Rescue Training course. Designed for personnel who work in restricted or hazardous areas, this course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safely conduct confined space rescue operations on-site.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Members of emergency response teams (ERT)
- Delegates requiring confined space rescue training
- Personnel responsible for standby rescue operations
- Teams working in restricted or hazardous confined spaces
Delegates must be 18 years or older and medically fit according to current industry requirements.
Course Aim
The aim of this ERT confined space training course is to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to:
- Identify confined space hazards
- Perform team-based standby rescue operations
- Operate breathing apparatus and rescue equipment safely
- Follow safe systems of work in confined and restricted spaces
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify confined spaces and associated hazards
- Understand legal requirements for confined space work
- Carry out risk assessments and implement safe working practices
- Use essential confined space entry equipment
- Perform gas detection and monitoring
- Operate breathing sets, harnesses, and rescue equipment
- Use tripods and man-riding winches effectively during rescue operations
Training Methods
- Classroom-based instruction with PowerPoint presentations
- Practical demonstrations and exercises
- Hands-on assessments in simulated confined space scenarios
References
- Health & Safety at Work Act/Order
- Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005)
- Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, General Applications (2007)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Delegates must bring:
- Safety boots, helmet, gloves, and hi-vis coat/vest
- Personal facemasks and breathing apparatus (BA) preferred but can be supplied
Additional Information
- All training is delivered at ITS Training Centre, Portadown
- ITS offers a FREE 30-minute Teams consultation to discuss company emergency response team training needs
- On-site consultations are available at client premises for a fee