Program Overview

Confined space fatalities are among the most tragic in occupational safety - not only because the initial victim is often overcome within seconds, but because would-be rescuers frequently become victims themselves. Studies show that over 60% of confined space fatalities involve rescuers who entered without proper equipment or training. This is why ICLM's Confined Space Working and Safety Training treats every role - entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, and rescue team - with equal rigour.

A confined space is any space large enough for a worker to enter and perform work, with limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continuous occupancy. When such spaces also contain or have the potential to contain a serious hazard - including atmospheric hazards, engulfment materials, or internal configuration hazards - they become permit-required confined spaces subject to strict regulatory controls under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.

Benefits & Outcomes

ICLM's Confined Space Working and Safety Training provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess, and control the unique hazards associated with confined space work. Upon completion, attendees will be able to:

Pre-Use Checks

Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.

Control Principles

Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.

Emergency Response

Incident communication and immediate response actions.

Core Learning Modules

Module 01

Define confined spaces and correctly differentiate between permit-required and non-permit confined spaces using regulatory criteria

Module 02

Identify confined space hazards including oxygen deficiency and enrichment, toxic and flammable atmospheres, engulfment, and internal configuration hazards

Module 03

Perform atmospheric testing using calibrated multi-gas detectors before and continuously during confined space entry

Module 04

Develop, complete, and close confined space entry permits with all required information and authorizations

Module 05

Select correct PPE for confined space entry including SCBA, harnesses with retrieval attachments, and communication equipment

Module 06

Comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (general industry) and 1926.1200 (construction) confined space standards