Confined Space Entry Watch & External Rescue

 Awareness ( 16 hours – 2 days/8-hour days)

 
The CS Entry Watch course provides the foundation skills for students who would like to move into the Confined Space world. It is a two-day classroom-based program with a combination of classroom and practical hands-on applications.
 
The course covers:
·      NFPA standards
·      WorkSafeBC Standards
·      CSA Z1006
·      Rescue site overview & safety
·      Ropes (knots, bends & hitches)
·      Equipment familiarization
·      Simple anchoring and rigging systems
·      Tripod Systems
·      Simple mechanical advantage systems
·      Mechanized retrieval systems
 
Students will develop the ability to initiate and conduct non-entry confined space rescue. They will gain insight into hazard identification, assessment and control for entry and rescue. They will recognize the first responders' roles and responsibilities given the limitations of standard confined space equipment. Students will be given written, individual proficiency and team practical evaluations. Successful candidates will be certified in Confined Space Entry Watch & External Rescue.
 
This course meets and exceeds NFPA 1006 and 1670 and is in conformance with CSA and WorkSafe BC Standards.