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Confined Space Entry and Monitor training is required for any worker who monitors air quality, documents entry and exit, and communicates with emergency response personnel at a confined space. Depending on the specific hazards of the confined spaces in question, any or all of Respirator Fit Test, H2S Alive, Gas Detection and Air Monitoring, and WHMIS may be required as companion courses. First Aid and Fall Protection may also be relevant.
A confined space is defined as a space not intended for human occupancy that has limited access or exit points. Workers may climb or crawl into these spaces to complete necessary tasks, but because of the limited access to outside air and the lack of escape points, federal and provincial legislation requires that confined spaces be assessed for hazards and that entrants be properly trained. According to Section 9.8 of Workplace BC’s OHS Regulations: “Each person who is assigned entry into a confined space must be adequately instructed and trained in a) the hazards of the space and b) the precautions identified in written procedures.” Regulations in other provinces may vary slightly, but in general, all Confined Space Entrants must have their entry and exit tracked by a Confined Space Monitor.
