Why Is Confined Space Training Necessary? Confined spaces allow for work to be performed but have a restricted entry/exit and are not designed for human occupancy. Depleted atmosphere or injury may render a worker helpless.

Recommended for:
• Workers who enter confined spaces with potential hazards.
• Maintenance workers
• Safety Professionals
• Fire Fighters, EMS

Topics Covered:
• Confined Spaces Definitions and Terminology
• Confined Space Programs
• Applicable Regulations
• Applicable Standards
• Basic and Advanced Rigging Systems
• Rescue Systems

Training Objectives: Upon successful completion of the VSI Confined Space Training you will be able to competently protect yourself and others when working in this inherently hazardous environment. Two training levels allow you to choose the training that matches your work environment.

Level I - Awareness • 1/2 days (4 hrs.) • 1 instructor per 15 students
This training allows you to learn the confined space fundamentals that apply to your particular work situation. VSI will work closely with you to identify and train you about the regulations, equipment use, and work procedures that only impact your work environment.
See detailed sheet.

Level II - Systems Training • 2 days (16 hrs.) • 1 instructor per 8 students
You will learn the fundamentals of working in confined spaces in an interactive training environment. This level of training is appropriate for the worker who has repeated work tasks in confined spaces. Topics covered include: air testing, S.C.B.A., permits, tripods, and work procedures. Rescue is a vital component of this course and is stressed constantly in a variety of practical workplace scenarios. See detailed sheet.