Confined Space Permit Writers (CSPW)

Course Aim

This course is for managers, supervisors, or others who will have responsibilities for reviewing and issuing permits for confined space entries.

It will give them the background knowledge to be able to confidently write and issues permits for personnel involved in entry into confined spaces who have the appropriate level of training. Successful completion of this course would allow authorisation and audit of confined space permits.

Delegates are recommended to familiarise themselves with the Confined Space Regulations 1997 and ACOP L101.

This course can be conducted on your site using our Mobile Training Unit.

Confined Space Permit Writers (CSPW)

Course Contents

Definition of a confined space (HSE, C&G, Water UK NC1-NC4 classifications)
Specified risks
Legislation and regulations
Risk assessment, safe systems of work, and permit to work
Atmospheric hazards and principles of gas detectors
Duties under the regulations
Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
Confined space equipment including records and inspection requirements

Learning Outcomes

Understand legislation governing working in confined spaces
Explain what is meant by a confined space
Be able to define individual roles and responsibilities
List the major hazards and hazardous atmospheres
Be aware of appropriate industry-specific standards and procedures
Understand the principles of gas monitoring
Being able to authorise working in confined spaces
Understand the responsibility to monitor the working team to ensure procedures are followed and the importance of emergency planning
Desktop audit and writing of confined space permits exercise