Confined Space Entry & Rescue Training

Comprehensive Training for Entrants, Attendants & Supervisors

Course Overview

Entering confined spaces—such as tanks, sewers, pipelines, or deep trenches—is one of the most hazardous jobs in any industry. Employers must ensure the safety of their workers by complying with all federal and state requirements. This course is designed to provide your team with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to safely manage and conduct permit-required confined space entries according to OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 standards.

Our training program, offerednationwide, covers the specific duties of the Authorized Entrant, Attendant, and Entry Supervisor. The course culminates in a hands-on practical session where students practice rescue scenarios using a tripod, winch, and other essential rescue equipment.

Who Must Be Trained?

This training is a must for any and all workers who may be involved in confined space entry operations, including:

• Authorized Entrants: Those who enter the confined space.

• Attendants: Those who monitor the entrants from outside the space.

• Entry Supervisors: Those responsible for overseeing the entire entry operation.

• Rescue Team Members: Personnel designated to perform rescue operations.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our program provides a complete framework for a safe and compliant confined space entry program.

• Understanding Confined Spaces

  • Differentiating between a confined space and a permit-required confined space.

  • Identifying potential hazards: atmospheric, engulfment, physical, and configuration.

• Roles and Responsibilities

  • Authorized Entrant: Duties before, during, and after entry.

  • Attendant: Critical responsibilities for monitoring the entrant, the space, and summoning rescue.

  • Entry Supervisor: Authority and duties for authorizing entry, verifying safe conditions, and overseeing the operation.

• Safety & Rescue Procedures

  • Developing and implementing a site-specific Emergency Action and Rescue Plan.

  • Proper selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per 29 CFR 1910.132.

  • Understanding the requirements of your company's Respiratory Protection Program (29 CFR 1910.134).

• Hands-On Practical Application

  • Live Rescue Drills: Students will participate in simulated rescue scenarios, gaining practical experience with tripods, winches, harnesses, and other rescue systems.

Prerequisites for Rescue Personnel

For employees who will be part of a rescue team or are required to use respiratory protection:

• CPR/First Aid Certification: Highly recommended for all rescue-designated personnel.

• Medical Evaluation & Fit Testing: A medical evaluation and a quantitative fit test are required for any employee who will wear an SCBA or other respirator to perform rescue or work in a confined space.

Course Details

• Course Length: 4-8 Hours (The final duration depends on the extent of hands-on rescue training included).

• Instructor-to-Student Ratio: 1:10 (Ensures quality hands-on practice for every student).

• Certification: Students receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

• Location: Nationwide, and the entire Rio Grande Valley.

A compliant confined space program saves lives. Contact us today to schedule this critical safety training for your team.