Safely extracting individuals from confined spaces requires advanced preparation. This two-hour online course is focused on rescues in industrial settings, including tanks, silos, processing facilities, manholes, storage spaces and other areas.
Lessons align with OSHA's 1910.146 training standard and include principles from NFPA 1006 and NFPA 350 hazard mitigation strategies. You will gain deep insight into real-world operational planning, personal protective equipment (PPE), entry and non-entry rescues, and more — training you can't get anywhere else.
About Confined Space General Industry Training
Satisfies Training Standards for:
Designed for:
Rescue Technicians in General Industry
Format:
100% Online Training
Provides:
Digital Certificate of Completion
Who Needs This Course?
This two-hour course is designed to teach advanced entry and rescue procedures for professionals working in manufacturing, warehousing, oil, gas, utilities and other general industry fields that must comply with OSHA's 1910.146 standard.
Lessons provide deep insights into real-world rescue operations, making this an ideal course for:
- Rescue technicians
- Emergency responders
- Environmental health and safety (EHS) managers
- Entry attendants
- Supervisors
- Safety personnel
- And more
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training program, you will be able to:
- Detail the defining conditions of a confined space in general industry.
- Determine if a space requires a permit to enter.
- Identify common hazards found in these environments.
- Describe the tools and PPE needed to work safely in an enclosed area.
- Explain how OSHA and NFPA standards shape the requirements for confined space rescue plans.
- Explain the importance of preparation in rescue operations.
- Define the rights and roles of employers and employees during a rescue operation.
Testing Requirements
This course includes 10 lesson modules. Each module ends with a brief quiz. You must score at least 70% to pass each quiz before moving on to the next lesson.
After finishing all lessons, you must pass a 20-question final exam. You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass.
There is no time limit. You may attempt quizzes and the test as many times as needed to pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my certificate expire?
No. However, rescue technicians must perform simulated rescues at least once every 12 months and should repeat their training every year. This course is suitable for both initial education and annual refresher training.
What are the requirements for confined space entry and rescue?
Tight spaces can be deadly. Workers in these restrictive environments face toxic atmospheres, high temperatures, crushing hazards, envelopment and other dangers.
Each year, these hazards cause more than 100 workplace fatalities in the United States. Approximately 60% of those deaths are rescuers who perish while attempting to save others. OSHA created the requirements for working in confined spaces, found in 29 CFR 1910.146, which reduce deaths among untrained rescuers and increase the chances of successful extraction.
What do I get when I finish?
You will receive a digital Certificate of Completion immediately after passing the final exam. You can download and print your certificate as many times as you like.
This document demonstrates that you meet important safety standards in this area of expertise.
Can I use this course to train my staff?
Yes. As a leading provider of online workplace safety education, we make it easy for employers to buy, assign and track training for teams of all sizes. With our bulk discounts, you save more when you purchase more.
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