Combined Confined Space and Gas Testing

RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces & MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres

WHY ATTEND?

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

• Testing of the working atmosphere
• Using electronic test apparatus to find out if it is safe for the proposed work
• Types and selection of gas detectors, sampling regimes and techniques
• Gas types, characteristics and toxicity, lower and upper explosive limits and permit requirements
• The requirements of Australian Standards
• Definitions of a confined space
• Roles of personnel involved in working in a confined space
• What defines a person as having entered a confined space
• Duties of a Stand-by person, confined space Permit Issuer & a Permit Holder
• Gas testing requirements, when and by whom
• Using the Hierarchy of control to identify hazards in confined space
• Effects of these gasses on the body and treatment of persons that have been exposed to them
• Types of asphyxiants effects of oxygen depletion
• NOSHC Exposure limits, STEL, PPM and TWA
• Pre-entry requirements, Isolations, Emergency Plans, Ventilation, Communication
• Understand Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or/and Risk Assessment (RA)emergency rescue procedure

This course is delivered by Master Builders WA nominated training providers. Details of the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will be provided upon the initial enquiry and confirmation. 

A Statement of Attainment will be awarded by the nominated RTO upon successful completion of course assessment requirements.

COURSE INFO

• PERTH

  DATES: Please contact your local office for upcoming dates.
  DURATION: 8 hours