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Confined Space Hazards for Canada

Are you equipped to rescue a colleague in a confined space? The online course on 'Confined Space Hazards for Canada' will guide you through understanding the risks connected with confined spaces and the protocols your employer needs to safeguard you and others.

Confined Space Hazards for Canada

COURSE OVERVIEW


Are you prepared to rescue a colleague in a confined space? Do you comprehend if the air in the space is safe? This 'Confined Space Hazards for Canada' course aims to help you to grasp the dangers linked with confined spaces and the policies your employer should implement to safeguard you and your colleagues.

Every year, individuals suffer injuries or lose their lives due to improper entrance or work in confined spaces. Potential threats in confined spaces encompass explosions, toxins, and oxygen-deficient environments. An average of 20 fatalities occur annually from confined space hazards, with over half of the victims being would-be rescuers.

Construction workers often encounter confined spaces and thus, must be able to recognize them and comprehend their hazards. The 'Confined Space Hazards for Canada' course, designed for anyone who works in or around confined spaces, can potentially save lives.


COURSE TOPICS


This online Confined Space Hazards Canada course covers the following topics:

  • Recognizing confined spaces
  • Confined space hazards
  • Understanding the risks of confined spaces
  • Employer responsibilities regarding confined spaces
  • The responsibilities of confined space authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors
  • The differences in flammable, toxic, irritant or corrosive, and asphyxiating atmospheres
  • Procedures for dealing with confined spaces
  • How to deal with oxygen-deficient atmospheres
  • How to protect yourself and others


ONLINE COURSE DURATION


Approximately 45 minutes


PASS MARK


Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The 'Confined Space Hazards for Canada' course can be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION


Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.


COURSE PREVIEW


Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 45 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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