Each year a number of people are injured or killed in “Confined Spaces”. Many of these casualties are other employees attempting to rescue their co-workers without proper training and equipment. This training program informs students of the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 in order to better prepare employees to work safely in and around confined spaces.

• Understand the potential for physical and chemical hazards in confined spaces
• Be aware of the permit-required system to enter confined spaces
• Understand the duties of confined space entrants, attendants, and supervisors
• Know the need for atmosphere monitoring and ventilation
• Be familiar with non-entry rescue methods
• Be aware of lockout and tagout requirements 

A continuing education unit (CEU) is defined as I0 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction.  CEUs provide a measure of educational achievement, and are widely recognized by employers, industry, professional associations, and certification and licensing agencies as evidence of education progress.  

This course is approved for 0.8 CEUs

OSHA CFR: 29 CFR Part 1910.120 (e)

Course Director:
Robin DeHate, CHMM, MPH

College of Public Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

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