Confined Space Entry Training Course (Notes)

1. Confined space entry (CSE) involves high hazard.

2. Reassess if condi�ons change.
3. Confined space monitor: inside space, outside space, ac�vate ERP (emergency rescue plan).
4. Vapour density: How heavy or light a gas is in rela�onship to air.
5. Before atemp�ng rescue: stop, look around, assess.
6. Restricted space: Non intended for con�nuous human occupa�on access/egress.
7. In provinces other than Alberta, permit is required to access confined spaces.
8. Types of confined spaces: narrow openings, open topped with depths.
9. Monitor alarms are set at conserva�ve values to avoid any poten�al incidents.
10. Supervisors are responsible for explaining the hazards of the work to their crews.
11. Hazard assessment: what is the hazard, how to control it.
12. Engineering controls: anything that physically helps to facilitate/impedes the execu�on of the
work.
13. Administra�ve controls: training, signage, procedures, etc.
14. Hierarchy for controlling hazards: elimina�on, engineering controls, administra�ve controls, PPE
(in this order).
15. Maximum concentra�on of LEL permited in Alberta is 20%.
16. Oxygen concentra�on shall be between 19.5% and 23%.