Confined Space Entry Training

If you work in or around confined spaces, this in class training course is necessary. This course explains how to work in confined spaces and enclosed environments to maximize safety and those around you.

Workers who commonly need confined space entry safety training include firefighters, construction workers, maintenance technicians, building engineers, lab technicians, welders, pipeline workers, HVAC technicians, emergency response personnel, those working in general industry safety roles, and more.

The Confined Space Entry Training course is based on the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 permit-required confined space standards for General Industry.

Key features of our Confined Space Entry Training course:

• Based on the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 permit-required confined space standard
• Written by industry expert trainers
• Customized activities
• Get scenario-specific training
• 8-hour course
• Interactive course

Objectives of this course are for the student to:

• Understand the scope & application of OSHA’s various confined space entry standards
• Identify “Confined Spaces”, then determine if they are “Permit Required”
• Understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a “Permit-required confined space entry program”
• Know responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, contractors
• Identify when you may utilize OSHA’s “Alternate Entry” and “Reclassification” procedures
• Understand the requirements for “Rescue & Emergency Services”
• Have a basic knowledge of the general use and limitations of related equipment

This course is given in class and will take up to 8 hours to complete with hands-on training.

Upon successful completion a certificate of completion will be provided.

Joint Health & Safety Committee (Occupational Health and Safety)

Joint Health & Safety Committee (Occupational Health and Safety) need to perform an annual evaluation. Use the link below to help you ensure your joint committee has met its legal obligations, and to evaluate its overall effectiveness.

Joint Health and Safety Committee Evaluation Tool

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JH&S Committee and Workers Reps Training

The Workers Compensation Act requires employers to establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee, that regularly employs 20 or more (full or part-time) employees.

Many workplaces find that joint worker/employer safety and health committees are an excellent means of consultation within the organisation. These committees can help identify workplace health and safety responsibilities. They can establish positive attitudes, and assist the employer in reducing and or eliminating workplace injuries or diseases.

What joint committees and worker health and safety representatives do

The joint committee plays an important role in your occupational health and safety program, giving workers and employers a way to work together to identify and find solutions to workplace health and safety issues. The joint committee has the following specific duties and functions:

• Identify situations that may be unhealthy or unsafe for workers, and advise on effective systems for responding to those situations
• Consider, and promptly deal with complaints relating to the health and safety of workers
• Consult with workers and the employer on issues related to occupational health and safety, and the occupational environment
• Make recommendations to the employer and the workers for the improvement of the occupational health and safety, and the occupational environment of workers
• Make recommendations to the employer on educational programs promoting the health and safety of workers. Compliance with Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act and the regulations, and to monitor their effectiveness
• Advise the employer on programs and policies required under the regulations for the workplace, and to monitor their effectiveness
• Advise the employer on proposed changes to the workplace. This is including significant proposed changes to equipment and machinery, or the work processes that may affect the health or safety of workers
• Ensure that accident investigations and regular inspections are carried out as required
• Participate in inspections, investigations and inquiries as provided in Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act and Section 3 of the Regulation

In workplaces where a worker health and safety representative is required, the representative has the same duties and functions as a joint committee, to the extent practicable.

This program is typically scheduled for 8 hrs.