Confined spaces on construction sites present dynamic, evolving threats that pose major hazards to anyone working inside. When disaster strikes, only trained professionals can safely rescue workers from these hazardous areas. This two-hour confined space rescue course will prepare you to protect yourself and save lives when operating in some of the deadliest environments in construction.
Go beyond the basics with a specialized online education built for the construction industry. Put safety first with a curriculum built on the updated standards from OSHA's 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA and guidance from NFPA 350 and NFPA 1006. You'll take a deep dive into topics like forming rescue teams, using PPE, navigating medical considerations, assessing evolving hazards and planning for multi-site employers — job-relevant insights you won't find anywhere else.
About Confined Space Rescue Training for Construction
Satisfies Training Standards for:
Designed for:
Rescue Technicians in Construction
Format:
100% Online Training
Provides:
Digital Certificate of Completion
Who Needs This Course?
This emergency rescue training program is tailored exclusively to the dangers that crews face in the construction industry. It includes advanced lessons in confined space rescue challenges found in trenches, vaults, sewer lines and other hazardous construction environments as covered in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.
Reduce rescue-related fatalities and save lives with expert online education for:
- Rescue team members
- Emergency response technicians
- Site supervisors
- Forepersons
- Safety managers
- Site safety personnel
- Entry attendants
- And more
Learning Objectives
By the time you complete this confined space rescue training, you will be able to:
- Detail the conditions that define a confined space in the construction industry.
- Determine whether a confined space requires a permit.
- Explain the importance of identifying possible hazards in a confined space.
- Describe the PPE and tools required to work safely in these environments.
- Explain the roles of OSHA and NFPA in creating confined space rescue plans.
- Detail the importance of rescue team preparation.
- Explain the rights and roles of employers and employees when performing rescues in a confined space.
If you don't work in the construction industry, try our general industry rescue training course.
Testing Requirements
This two-hour emergency response course contains 10 lesson modules. After each lesson, you must pass a short quiz before moving on to the next topic. After completing all lessons, you must also complete a 20-question final exam.
You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass each assessment. There is no time limit, and you can take any quiz or the exam as many times as needed to pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my certificate expire?
No, your certificate has no expiration date. However, per OSHA guidelines, rescue personnel must complete a confined space rescue simulation at least once every 12 months.
Team members should also complete annual retraining to refresh their knowledge and stay current with updated standards. You can purchase and complete this course again to satisfy annual refresher training requirements.
How long does it take to complete this course?
The full training experience takes approximately two hours. That includes 10 expert-driven lesson modules plus the time needed to complete end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam.
There is no timer, so you can take as long as you want to study each topic, master the material and prepare to save lives. All course materials are available 24/7 from any internet-connected device.
What are the requirements for confined space rescue training programs and certifications?
OSHA sets confined space training requirements, including rules for confined space rescue team operations. Those laws are important because more than 60% of fatalities in enclosed environments result from attempted rescues. Rescue attempts by untrained employees make up the majority of casualties.
OSHA's standards for confined spaces in construction can be found in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA, particularly in 1926.1207 and 1926.1211. This industry-specific curriculum aligns with those standards to provide a comprehensive training solution for construction safety personnel who must respond to trench collapses, water ingress and heavy machinery accidents.
Our course goes beyond OSHA's standards to include guidance from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including NFPA 1006 competencies and NFPA 350 hazard mitigation strategies.
What do I receive at the end of the course?
As soon as you finish all lessons and pass the final exam, you can immediately download and print your digital Certificate of Completion.
Show your certificate to your employer to demonstrate your knowledge of important rescue standards and procedures. It shows that you are ready to advance your career and serve as a qualified entrant and a rescue team member for confined spaces on construction sites.
Can I buy this course for my team members?
Yes. We make it easy for supervisors to train teams of all sizes! Save money with our bulk discounts as you purchase training, assign courses, track progress and save certificates — all from one simple dashboard.
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