Permit-required confined spaces, also known as permit spaces, pose serious health and safety hazards. Construction workers must have a permit to enter this specific type of confined space, which may include storm drains, tanks, tunnels and pits.
Proper safety training on the dangers of permit spaces is critical for all workers who are required to enter these hazardous areas. This online certificate course teaches construction workers how to recognize and avoid safety risks associated with permit spaces. It covers OSHA standards 1926 Subpart AA – Confined Spaces in Construction and 1910.146 – Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
Who Needs This Course?
This training is designed for construction workers whose job duties require them to enter permit-required confined spaces or serve as a permit space attendant or supervisor. These workers must be adequately trained on permit space hazards to protect themselves and their co-workers.
What Will You Learn?
After completing this course, you will be prepared to:
- Describe various types of confined spaces and their hazards
- Understand the differences between permit spaces and confined spaces
- Describe OSHA standards and safety procedures for permit spaces
- Choose the correct personal protective equipment for work in permit spaces
- Respond to emergency situations in confined spaces
Understanding these course learning objectives prepares construction workers to avoid accidents and prepare for emergencies related to work in permit spaces.
About the Course
The Permit-Required Confined Spaces for Construction course has numerous benefits:
- 24/7 course access
- Guaranteed to pass
- Full narration
- Log on and off as needed
- You have 180 days to complete the course
This training includes four learning modules and takes approximately one hour to complete. To earn your certificate, you must pass a five-question quiz at the end of each module and a 20-question final exam. You have unlimited attempts to pass the quizzes and final exam.
You must score 80% or higher to pass each module quiz. When you pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can instantly download your certificate of completion.