Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Identify the safety requirements for working in confined spaces.

• Define confined-space classifications.
• Explain the purpose of a confined-space entry permit.
• Describe the hazards associated with working in confined spaces.
• Identify the responsibilities and duties of each person on a confined-space entry team.
• Identify the safeguards required when working in a confined space.

Learning Objective 2 – Describe the safety requirements for excavations.

• Identify the safety hazards and safeguards associated with excavations.
• Identify the safeguards required when working in an excavation.
• Describe the procedures used in trench shoring, sloping, and shielding.
• Identify the sloping requirements for different soil types.

Performance

• Tasks Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) • Demonstrate how to fill out a confined-space entry permit.