Entry of Confined Spaces with Fresh Air / BA Equipment
Confined Space Entry with Breathing Apparatus (BA)
Working in confined spaces involves risks that require the right competence, careful planning, and the use of appropriate personal protective and rescue equipment. This course provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical training required for safe confined space entry, gas detection, and the use of breathing apparatus (BA), fall protection equipment, and rescue equipment.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical exercises, participants gain hands-on experience with the equipment and working methods used when operating in confined spaces.
Target Group
This course is designed for personnel who work in or around confined spaces and who use breathing apparatus (BA) during confined space entry, inspection, maintenance, or rescue operations.
Duration: 1 day
Course Hours: 08:00–15:00
Price: NOK 5,900 per participant
(The course is exempt from VAT.)
Course Fee Includes:
- Course materials
- Theoretical and practical training
- Coffee and a hot lunch
- Course certificate upon successful completion
Prerequisites: Completion of Fall Protection Basic Course NS 9610 or Fall Protection Basic Course in accordance with Offshore Norway Guideline 113.
Course Certificate: A course certificate is issued upon successful completion of the training.
Regulations
The course is based on the current requirements of the Norwegian Working Environment Act, the Regulations concerning the Performance of Work, and relevant requirements and recommendations for safe work in confined spaces.
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify hazards associated with work in confined spaces.
- Plan and carry out safe confined space entry.
- Perform and interpret gas measurements.
- Inspect and safely use breathing apparatus (BA).
- Use fall protection and rescue equipment when working in confined spaces.
- Contribute to the safe execution of work and emergency preparedness.
Course Content
- Applicable legislation, regulations, and requirements
- Hazards associated with work in confined spaces
- Gas detection and atmospheric hazards
- Risk assessment and safe confined space entry
- Inspection and use of breathing apparatus (BA)
- Use of fall protection and rescue equipment
- Roles and responsibilities when working in confined spaces
- Practical exercises in a confined space training tank
- Confined space entry, evacuation, and rescue