Confined Space Entry Specialist – Construction (CSSC)

Description

This course provides an understanding of the concept of a confined space and the various elements that may require a permit to be issued. The course focuses on assessing the hazards that may be found on construction site confined spaces and the proper means of the elimination of hazards and means for entry. It delves into the proper implementation of a comprehensive confined space entry program with an emphasis on hazard identification and the elements of an effective confined space permit. Roles, responsibilities and training requirements of all CSE personnel will be thoroughly covered. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• Interpret the requirements of the permit space entry program
• Differentiate between the four categories of confined space workers
• Describe the purpose of confined space ventilation
• Analyze factors that limit the effectiveness of oxygen, combustible gas, and toxic meter indicators
• Recognize the different types of protective clothing, their limitations, and use in confined space entry
• Explain the concept of relative response
• Describe the differences various types of respirators, their use, and how to properly select them based on confined space hazards
• Discuss lockout/tagout and other procedures for isolating confined spaces
• Describe the effects of environmental conditions, properties of the hazardous material, and interferences on monitoring strategies
• List the components of a rescue system
• Illustrate the components of an emergency decontamination plan
• List features that must be considered when selecting air monitoring devices
• Describe the various equipment used for ventilating confined spaces while being able to identify factors to consider when developing ventilation systems in a confined space
• Identify examples of hazards found in confined spaces
• Demonstrate understanding of calibration drift, the possible causes, and how to validate readings

Prerequisites

The Confined Space Entry Specialist – Construction Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.

Learning Objectives

• Definition of Confined Space (three elements)
• Examples & Assessment Procedures
• Concept of Isolation
• Hazardous Atmospheres
• Monitoring Equipment
• Environmental Hazards
• Engulfment Hazards
• Confined Space Configurations
• Elements of a Permit – Issuance, Cancellation and Suspension
• Competent Person/Contractor Requirements
• Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor and Rescue Service Members
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Non-entry Rescue Equipment and Procedures