objectivesThe Confined Spaces Awareness for Construction online course from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level online safety course intended to teach participants about confined spaces in construction. Individuals will learn how to use their existing knowledge of confined spaces while learning about the newest safety procedures and ever-changing regulations.
Confined spaces include manholes, crawl spaces, and tanks not intended for continuous occupancy and may be difficult to exit in an emergency. Because construction workers often perform tasks in such confined spaces, these spaces may present inherent physical and atmospheric hazards. This course will address such hazards in order to provide training prior to entering such a worksite.
NOTICE: This course is primarily based on OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard, as found in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.
OSHA Education School’s Confined Spaces Awareness for Construction online safety course offers participants a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the equipment, systems, and procedures necessary to assist workers in reducing the risks of workplace accidents associated with confined spaces. The course is intended to teach all participants to do the following:
Identify examples of confined spaces and the potential dangers associated with them
Recognize OSHA’s strict requirements for confined spaces in construction as found in CFR 1926, Subpart AA
Understand the major differences between a confined space and a permit-required confined space
Recognize that select, trained, and authorized persons are the only individuals who may enter a permit-required confined space
Specific course topics include the following:
An introduction to confined spaces, and the backgrounds and definitions associated with them
Common types of confined spaces in construction
Common hazards associated with confined soaces
Importance of confined space location recognition
Importance of signage and labels
Reporting potential hazards
Summary of confined spaces in construction
Specific industry terms addressed within the course include the following:
Barrier
Confined spaces
Early warning system
Emergency
Entry and entry permit
Hazardous atmosphere, engulfment & entrapment
Permit-required confined spaces
Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)
Lockout and tagout (LOTO)
descriptionThe Confined Spaces Awareness for Construction elearning course is an introductory-level online safety course intended to teach participants about confined spaces in construction. Individuals will learn confined space procedures, safety rules and updated regulations.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Confined Spaces Awareness For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Welcome Learning Objectives
Key Points
OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Rule
2. General - Confined Spaces
The Threat to Safety
Definitions
Interactive
Dangers
3. CS Entry Team
Who can work in a confined space
The Attendant
Competent person
Rescue Team
Training
Confined Spaces Entry
4. Special Considerations
Rescue Priorities/Principles
Special Tasks
Unauthorized Persons
What to be Looking For
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Confined Spaces Awareness in Construction online safety course is an introductory-level course designed to explain common confined spaces, basic considerations therein, and the necessary training and authorization required for entry. Additionally, participants will learn to avoid confined space hazards.
Through interactive media, participants will learn to recognize and understand the potential threat of such confined spaces. Specifically included in this course are the following:
Interactive media illustrating the type and threats associated with confined spaces
Case studies and interactive exercises for enhanced learning
A completion certificate accessible 24/7