Cal / OSHA Construction Confined Space Entry

About This Course

Course Objectives

Introduction to Cal/OSHA Construction Confined Spaces Safety Training

• Definitions and Key Terms
• Applicable Regulations
• California Code of Regulations
• 29 CFR Regulation §1926.1203

Permit-Required Confined Spaces

• Permit Space Procedures
• Entry Permits
• Permit-Required Confined Space Program

Confined Space Hazards

• Atmospheric Hazards
• Physical Hazards

Rescue

• Types of Rescues
• Rescue Equipment
• Rescue Planning and Training

Controls

• Monitoring
• Ventilation
• Physical Hazard Controls
• Mechanical Hazard Controls
• Electrical Hazard Controls
• Engulfment Controls
• Safe Work Practices

Training and Education

• Entry Team
• The Authorized Entrant
• The Attendant
• The Entry Supervisor
• Responsibilities

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

This training is required for persons within the construction industry supervising confined space entry, entrants – employees entering and working within a confined space, and attendants – those persons tasked with assisting with the entry, but not actually entering themselves.

A training program should be conducted before any work in a confined space takes place, also is the following situations

• Whenever the type of work changes
• If any the work type is changed or if operations change
• When conditions or hazards change
• If employees are found not to be following the established guidelines

For rescue team members, training should be held annually.

This online course satisfies the training requirements for the Cal/OSHA Title 8 CCR, Section 3203 & 5156 through 5158 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1203.