April 18, 2008
University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus

Sponsored by

Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety
A NIOSH-Sponsored Education and Research Center

Course Description

Confined spaces may be encountered in virtually any occupation; therefore, their recognition is the first step in preventing fatalities. Since deaths in confined spaces often occur because the atmosphere is oxygen-deficient, toxic or combustible, confined spaces that contain or have the potential to contain a serious atmospheric hazard should be classified as permit-required confined spaces and should be tested prior to entry and continually monitored.

Upon completion of this training you will be able to:

• Discuss OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Final Rule 1910.146.
• Recognize and evaluate hazards and possible solutions related to confined spaces.
• List the personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and monitoring instruments recommended for use in confined space entry
• Describe ventilation protocols and retrieval methods

Who Should Attend

All members of a confined space entry team, including authorized entrants, attendants and entry supervisors; safety engineers and industrial hygienists; health and safety professionals and others who will be or are responsible for confined space entry in their workplace.

Registration

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The registration fee of $225.00 includes tuition, course materials, refreshment breaks, lunch and CEU certificates.

The registration fee, less an administrative fee, is refundable if cancellation is received seven days prior to the course. Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation letter with further details, including lodging and parking recommendations, will be sent to you. Enrollment is limited, early registration is advised.