Lesson 1:  Identify the hazards of working in confined spaces

• Hazards relative to gasses are identified. 

• Hazards relative to water are identified

• Hazards relative to fire are identified

• Hazards relative to soil types and conditions are identified

• Hazards relative to installation processes of material and plant are identified

• Hazards relative to the operation of plant and equipment are identified

Lesson 2:  Identify appropriate protective clothing or equipment.

• Protective clothing or equipment is identified for the various tapes of hazards encountered in confined spaces

• The proper use of protective clothing or equipment is demonstrated for the various hazards situations.

Lesson 3: ​Identify training requirements for unskilled workers working in confined spaces & train the workers

• Training programmes to sensitize unskilled workers to the dangers of working in confined spaces are prepared or secured

• Unskilled workers are trained in order to sensitize them to the dangers of working in confined spaces and the need for appropriate action

Lesson 4: Plan and Implement emergency procedures

• Resources are identified to handle an emergency. 

• A plan of action is prepared for emergency and implementation

Lesson 5: Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations

• The application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (no 85 of 1993) relative to working in confined spaces is explained 

• Measures required in respect of the legislation are identified and applied