Confined Space Gas-Free Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Confined Space Gas-Free

Overview: During the Confined Space Gas-Free training session, your duties conducting atmospheric testing are outlined as well as the possible hazards that can occur in a confined space.

Shipyard competent person is a required certification under OSHA to be able to perform specific functions. A Shipyard competent person is the only person that can perform confined space testing other than a marine chemist or Certified Industrial Hygienist certified person. This course covers all the necessary information as required by OSHA regulations.

Only the Employer’s Company can designate an employee as a Shipyard “Competent” person. Safety Management Systems provides the following training in order for the employer to meet that goal.

Course Length: 16hrs | CFR Reference: NFPA 306; 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B; Best Safe Work Practices

Objective: Upon completion of Confined Space Gas-Free training, the student will be familiar with:

Hazard Description and Recognition

Relevant terms, fire and explosion theory, relevant chemistry (including concepts of flash points, explosive range, the role of oxygen, classification of fuels and solvent vapor pressure)
Toxicity resources, guidance and standards: OSHA maritime standards
MSDS information and skills

Hazard Evaluation and Measurement

Instrumentation, theory, operation, maintenance, calibration, limitation of testing equipment
Preparation for and the execution of shipboard confined space testing

Hazard Prevention, Control and Elimination

Regulations: Scope and application of OSHA 1915 and NFPA 306
The responsibilities and interaction of the competent person and NFPA certificated Marine Chemist
Control of ignition sources
Ventilation theory and application
Key aspects of respiratory protection
The fire watch
Written competent person records

Practical exercises and applications

Practice exercises in testing, recordkeeping and MSDS
Review of key elements
Examination

Prerequisite: None.

Written Exam: Written and hands-on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Company-specific.

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