CIF Confined Spaces Medium Risk

Upon successful completion, delegates will be able to:

• Define a confined space and identify examples in the workplace
• Explain the legal duties under the Confined Spaces Regulations 2001 & Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Identify hazards associated with confined spaces including atmospheric, physical and biological
• Understand risk assessment processes for confined space entry
• Describe the hierarchy of controls and safe systems of work
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the supervisor, entrant and attendant
• Demonstrate correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Understand permit-to-work systems and their application
• Recognise when NOT to enter and the importance of rescue pre-planning

• Definition and classification of confined spaces
• Overview of the Confined Spaces Regulations 2001
• Types of hazards: oxygen deficiency/enrichment, toxic/flammable atmospheres, engulfment, temperature extremes
• Roles and responsibilities: entrant, attendant, supervisor, emergency services
• Risk assessment and method statements
• Permit-to-work systems
• Atmospheric monitoring – principles and equipment overview
• PPE selection, fitting and pre-use checks
• Communication systems within confined spaces
• Emergency procedures and rescue pre-planning
• Practical exercises and scenario discussions

All delegates will have a multiple-choice knowledge assessment and practical observation.

On completion candidates will be receive:

• Confined Space Medium Risk Certificate of Completion
• 7 CPD Points

Member Rate: €295.00

Non-Member Rate: €395.00

• 10 working days’ notice will incur a 50% cancellation
• 5 working days’ notice or less will incur a 100% cancellation fee. A ‘no show’ on the day also incurs a 100% cancellation fee.
• Substitute delegates are permitted on all course
• CIF charges an administration fee of €125 for delegate
• CIF reserves the right to cancel course dates in the event of insufficient