Perform Work in Confined Space Operation
About This Course
A competent individual must be able to successfully perform the following:
1.1Identify, select and use the proper PPE for work/entry
1.2Identify, select, inspect and use respiratory protective equipment
1.3Fit check of air purifying respirators
1.4Identify and follow warning signs
1.5Store and prepare PPE for use in confined space
Store and maintain respiratory protection equipment
A competent individual needs to know and understand the following:
Legal requirements on confined space as stipulated by the WSH Act, WSH (Confined Space) Regulations; WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing) Regulations; WSH (General Provision) and Code of Practice for Confined Spaces (SS 568:2011)
Penalties for non-compliance under WSH Act
Roles, responsibilities and activities of an entrant and attendant
Roles and responsibilities of supervisor, confined space safety assessor, rescue personnel and authorized manager
Types of confined space and work carried out in confined space
Types of personal protective equipment and their functions
Types of respiratory protection equipment and their uses
Types of safety/warning signs
What You'll Learn
CE2. Identify confined space hazards
CE3. Use Gas Detection Instruments for atmospheric monitoring
CE4. Comply with Permit-to-Work system and safe work procedures when working in confined space
CE5. Participate in an Emergency for confined space
Entry Requirements
The assumed skills and knowledge for this unit are as follows. Learners are assumed to:
Have basic knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Know how to use basic PPE provided at workplace
Be able to follow written and oral work instructions
Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 2
Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System (ESS) level 2