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Confined Space Entry Training*

*WorkplaceNL-accredited

Training Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Section 511(3), states: “no person may work in a confined space without completing a confined space entry program.”

Mercer Safety’s Confined Space Entry Training equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize hazards and follow safe work practices when entering confined spaces.

Our program is WorkplaceNL-accredited and meets all required learning objectives—helping reduce the risk of accidents caused by inadequate knowledge, unsafe practices, or non-compliance with regulations.

Training Duration: two days

Assessment: practical assessment (see curriculum outline below)

Expiry: three years

Cost: $295.00 plus HST per participant

  • This WorkplaceNL-accredited course is designed for supervisors, employees, rescue workers and attendants who may need to enter confined spaces as part of their work responsibilities.

    • Module 1
      What is a confined space and why is training important?

    • Module 2
      Legislative roles and responsibilities of workplace parties

    • Module 3
      Confined space entry legislation

    • Module 4
      Roles and responsibilities of employers in developing CSE programs

    • Module 5
      Roles and responsibilities of persons working in confined spaces

    • Module 6
      Safety and health hazards of confined spaces

    • Module 7
      Recognition, Evaluation and control of confined space hazards

    • Module 8
      Hazardous atmospheres and testing procedures

    • Module 9
      Control methods for health and safety hazards found in confined spaces

    • Module 10
      Confined space entry work permit system

    • Module 11
      The selection, use, care, storage and maintenance of PPE and respiratory equipment

    • Module 12
      Fall protection

    • Module 13
      CSE rescue planning

    • Module 14
      Accident/incident reporting and the basics of accident/incident investigation

    • Practical exercise
      Portions of the practical exercise are incorporated throughout the training with a final practical assessment at the end of the two day program. The final assessment includes:

      • Inspection

      • Entry

      • Retrieval

      • Sample CSE permit exercise

      • Sample hazard assessment exercise

  • Contact us at Training@MercerSafety.ca or 709-364-3900, ext. 110 for more information or to discuss private training options.

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