Entry into enclosed spaces

What is the entry into enclosed spaces course?

The Entry into Enclosed Spaces course aims to provide the necessary knowledge and information for those designated to enter into and carry out work in enclosed spaces onboard merchant vessels.  The course enables you to meet the training requirements set out in The Merchant Shipping Regulations, the IMO Resolution “Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships” and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman.

This course is a critical health and safety component when working aboard a ship and with a practical and fun delivery you will not only be competent, but you will feel confident with having gained experience.

This one day course is a combination of both theory and practical sessions

 Course content

The Entry into Enclosed Spaces course is delivered by experienced instructors within a specialist training centre.  The course includes:

• Recognising potential dangerous enclosed spaces on board a vessel
• Completing a typical enclosed space entry Permit to Work
• The skills to carry out safe testing of an atmosphere prior to enclosed space entry using industry tested equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance, testing and calibration requirements of this industry equipment
• The ability and confidence to carry out a safe enclosed space entry
• The ability to carry out self rescue from an enclosed space
• The ability to carry out a safety attendant role