Confined Space Entry
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29 CFR 1910.146:
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(g)(1): The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.
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(g)(2): Training shall be provided to each affected employee:
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(g)(2)(i): Before the employee is first assigned duties under this section;
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(g)(2)(ii): Before there is a change in assigned duties;
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(g)(2)(iii): Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about which an employee has not previously been trained;
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(g)(2)(iv): Whenever the employer has reason to believe either that there are deviations from the permit space entry procedures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section or that there are inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of these procedures.
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(g)(3): The training shall establish employee proficiency in the duties required by this section and shall introduce new or revised procedures, as necessary, for compliance with this section.
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(g)(4): The employer shall certify that the training required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this section has been accomplished. The certification shall contain each employee’s name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the dates of training. The certification shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.
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The 8hr Permit Required Confined Space class is designed for employees who will be expected to work, or enter permit required confined spaces as part of their job duties. This course explores in depth, the differences between confined spaces and permit required spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, the roles and responsibilities of the entrant, attendant, entry supervisor and rescue teams and more.
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This class does not qualify entrants for rescue operations
General Information
Certification Requirements
Written evaluation: Students must evidence the knowledge they have learned by passing a final course test
Topics Covered
(includes, but not limited to:)
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Regulatory Overview
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What Is A Permit-Required Confined Space
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Permit-Required Confined Space Hazards
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Signs And Symptoms Of Exposure
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Use Of Equipment
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Maintaining An Accurate Count
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Company Specified Program Review
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Permit-Required Confined Space Permit Review
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Course Review And Final Test
Certification Period
None dictated by regulatory standards, except when a change in job occurs, gaps are identified in knowledge, or deviations from acceptable practices are noted. HSTC recommends annual refresher training.
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, maximum is dependent on training facility limitations.
Class Duration
8 hours
Class Cost
$225 per student* In-Person Training
$175 per student as computer based training
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.