This course is designed for personnel who will be engaged in work with permit-required confined spaces. During this course, trainees will be introduced to how to work safely in permit-required confined spaces, with a focus on the challenges faced by those who perform the work. The course is a combination of instructor-led lectures, classroom activities, and hands-on activities. The course will address both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Standard (1910.146) and the new Construction Standard (1926 Subpart AA).

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify which OSHA standard addresses confined spaces in general industry and construction
• Explain the definition of a confined space and the characteristics of a permit-required confined space
• Explain common physical and atmospheric hazards found in confined spaces
• Explain the responsibilities of the Confined Space Attendant, Entrant, and Entry Supervisor
• Develop a basic hazard elimination/control plan, describe how to implement the plan, and verify its effectiveness
• Explain when entry should not be made in a confined space
• Understand proper air monitoring techniques and equipment
• Describe ventilation methods and recognize common ventilation errors
• Describe the purpose, importance, and the basic procedures used in the lockout/tagout (LOTO) process
• Complete a Confined Space Permit

 During the hands-on portion of the couse, trainees will:

• demonstrate the ability to recognize and properly classify a confined space;
• perform the role of an Entrant, Attendant, or Entry Supervisor during an entry exercise;
• demonstrate how to recognize and identify common confined space hazards;
• demonstrate the ability to verify LOTO given an energy control plan;
• demonstrate how to perform a hazard assessment of a confined space;
• demonstrate proper air monitoring operations and interpret the results;
• demonstrate establishing ventilation in a confined space;
• demonstrate recognizing prohibited conditions and evacuating the confined space;
• demonstrate both a vertical and horizontal non-entry rescue; and
• perform a compliant permit entry.

2026 Dates:

Texas City Location:

• January 28
• February 25
• March 25
• April 22
• May 27
• June 24
• July 22
• August 26
• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• December 23

Sulphur Location:

• March 23
• November 30