Certified Confined Space Awareness Specialist Program (CCSAS)

Course Description

The goal of this course is to train students to work safely around confined space areas. This awareness class is designed for employees whose job does not require confined space entry but who are exposed to confined spaces and must be aware of the associated hazards.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify types of hazards in confined spaces.
• Procedures to follow before entering a confined space.
• Define the terms oxygen deficiency versus oxygen enrichment.
• Recognize the concept of lower and upper flammable limits.
• Isolation, entering and special procedures to enter a confined space.
• Identify confined space hazards, such as hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide toxins.
• General duties of the Attendant, Entrant, and Supervisor.
• Define the difference between non-permit and permit entry confined spaces.
• Describe the importance of following confined space rescue procedures.

Requirements

• none