NPORS Confined Spaces – Low Risk Course

The aim of this course is to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills when operating in a confined space.

At the end of course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in confined spaces and their responsibilities as an operative
• Define confined spaces
• Enter a confined space (low risk environments only) individually and as part of a team in a trained, competent manner
• Detect gas and other hazardous atmospheres
• Classify NPORS and applications of the types of categories under their control for low, medium and high risk working
• Assess diseases/hygiene risks
• Assess working at height – harnesses, tripod and winch
• Use effective communication and assess manning levels