Working in Confined Spaces Training
This course gives workers the essential knowledge to understand the risks, meet their legal responsibilities, and follow safe practices when entering or working in confined spaces.
Introduction
Working in confined or poorly ventilated spaces can be hazardous, even for experienced employees. This course provides essential guidance on recognising the main dangers, understanding legal responsibilities, and applying safe practices to minimise risks. Learners will gain the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their colleagues while working safely in confined spaces.
Course overview
Working in confined spaces is one of the most hazardous activities in the workplace, with around 15 fatalities in the UK each year. This Confined Space Training Course is designed to give employees and supervisors the essential knowledge they need to stay safe, prevent accidents, and comply with UK health and safety regulations.
Through this online safety course, learners will understand the key risks associated with confined and poorly ventilated spaces, learn how to follow legal requirements, and apply practical safety measures to minimise hazards. The course also covers the safest methods for entering, working in, and exiting confined spaces, helping to protect yourself and your colleagues.
Ideal for construction, maintenance, utilities, and other industries where confined spaces are common, this training ensures you are prepared, knowledgeable, and confident in working safely in challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how to work safely in confined spaces and areas with limited ventilation.
- Explain your legal duties and responsibilities when working in confined spaces.
- Apply the safest practices for entering, working in, and exiting confined spaces.
Course Structure
The course is broken down into 4 main sections:
- Dangers of confined spaces
- Legal Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing for Entry
- Test
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Certification
All of our courses end with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
Working in Confined Spaces Training concludes with a 20-question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, short in-course questionnaires will guide you through the sections of the training, which are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System). This can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check & set pass marks, and serve as proof of commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Working in Confined Spaces Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities. Certificates are valid for 1 year starting from the date of completion.
Please note, if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS, then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these yourself in your host LMS.
Why is Working at Height Training important?
Working in confined spaces is inherently dangerous, and the statistics underscore the critical need for proper training. In the UK, approximately 15 workers lose their lives each year due to incidents in confined or poorly ventilated spaces. These fatalities are often preventable with the right knowledge and precautions.
Confined spaces present unique hazards, including limited oxygen levels, toxic atmospheres, and the risk of engulfment. Without adequate training, workers may not recognize these dangers or know how to respond effectively. Additionally, improper rescue attempts can lead to further injuries or fatalities.
Training equips workers with the skills to assess risks, implement safety measures, and understand legal responsibilities. It also prepares them to perform safe entries and exits and to respond appropriately in emergencies.
Given the severity of the risks, investing in confined space training is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees.
