Confined Space Awareness

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The NB Safety Council Inc. offers a one day (1) course in Confined Space Awareness. This course provides the participant the information necessary to know the provincial government regulations as well as safe working practices in a confined space environment. The Council works in partnership with Survival Systems of Dartmouth to deliver this training.

Participants will acquire knowledge through a combination of lecture presentations, group discussions, film presentations and equipment demonstrations.

Topics covered by the CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS COURSE include study and practical demonstrations of the following:

1. Areas of Study
   • Confined Space Hazards, Entry Permits
   • Entry Procedures
   • Energy Controls
   • Purging and Ventilation
   • Atmospheric Testing
   • Emergency Actions
   • Rescue Equipment
   • Respiratory Protection
   • Basic Rescue Techniques

Practical Demonstrations

• Tripod Retrieval System
• Portable Gas Detection Equipment
• Applied Air Breathing Apparatus with Emergency Egress Device
• Rescue Systems
• Other Personal Protective Equipment

Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance.