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Confined Space

Entry & monitor - Online

$44.95

Quantity Discounts
5$40.45 / course
10$35.95 / course
25$31.45 / course
50$26.95 / course
100$22.45 / course
 

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Confined Space Online Training

This Confined Space Entry / Monitor course will guide you through all aspects of working in a Confined Space, from entry and exit to safe work and rescue procedures. This training program will explain in detail what you need to know, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention after each module. You should check with your employer to see whether you need Confined Spaces Training and at what level you are required to complete it.

This course consists of 9 chapters and a final exam. Once you pass your exam, you may print your certificates of completion (wallet & wall-sized).

After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

  • What is a Confined Space?
  • How to Safely Enter a Confined Space
  • Worker and Employer Responsibilities
  • Hazard Recognition and the Hierarchy of Controls
  • Safe Work and Rescue Procedures
  • Organizational Documentation

This training may be supplemented with plan-specific training dependent on the nature of the work. Please contact us if you would like more information or to arrange supplementary training or assistance with developing a confined spaces plan.

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Course Outline

  1. 1. Introduction to Confined Spaces

    Learn how to identify and define a confined space. This chapter covers an introduction to confined spaces, learning objectives, reasons for working in a confined space, assessing the hazards of a confined space and implementing a control program.

  2. 2. Recognizing Confined Spaces

    Chapter 2 covers the importance of confined space awareness, definitions of confined spaces, characteristics of confined spaces, confined space hazards, and common examples of confined spaces. Students will also learn what defines entry into a confined space.

  3. 3. Roles & Responsibilities

    Topics of chapter 3 include roles and responsibilities related to confined spaces. Positions covered include workers, management, entry supervisors, attendants, breathing air supply system attendants, entrants, and emergency response teams. Worker rights are also covered in this chapter.

  4. 4. Hazards and the Hierarchy of Controls

    Learn about the 4 main types of atmospheric hazards in confined spaces: oxygen deficiency, oxygen enrichment, flammable/explosive agents, and hazardous atmospheres including IDLH agents. Students will be trained on causes of atmospheric issues, LEL limits, time weighted averages, H2S, carbon monoxide, and more. There will also be a review of the hierarchy of controls and an outline of the sources of information for hazard assessments.

  5. 5. Atmospheric Hazards

    Chapter 5 covers air testing, testing procedures, considerations and precautions, performing air tests, purging, ventilating, and inerting.

  6. 6. Controlling Atmospheric Hazards

    Chapter 6 covers a review of the controls that should be in place during atmospheric testing and the requirements around testing equipment, the steps in the atmospheric testing procedure, an understanding of atmospheric limits for entry into a space and the types of respirators that can be used in confined spaces, including air-purifying and supplied air respirators.

  7. 7. Controlling Non-atmospheric Hazards

    This chapter covers non-atmospheric hazards that may be encountered in a confined space and how to control them. Hazards covered include: electrical, moving parts, physical, ignition, chemical, biological, configuration, traffic, weather, and human hazards. Controls include: regulations by province in Canada, lockout & tagout, energy isolating devices, release from lockout & tagout, PPE & devices, traffic control systems, administrative controls, and training.

  8. 8. Emergency Preparedness

    Learn about the planning, preparation and components of an emergency response plan, the types of confined space rescues and how fall protection equipment can be used in confined spaces. This includes the ABCs of fall protection, regulations by province in Canada, anchor points, full-body harnesses, connecting devices, and fall protection for rescuers.

  9. 9. Organizational Documentation

    In Chapter 9 students will learn about the documents that a confined space team should maintain including: risk assessments, training records and entry permits. Potential causes of incidents and the investigation processes will also be covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is online confined space training valid and recognized?

Yes, Worksite Safety's online confined space training is standards-compliant and widely recognized across industries. The course provides printable certificates valid for 3 years, and is accepted by major employers such as Amazon, Canadian Pacific Rail, Siemens, and government agencies. 

Why Online Training Works: 

  • Self-paced learning available 24/7
  • Average completion time: 1.5-2 hours
  • Unlimited exam attempts
  • Live student support available
  • Meets provincial regulatory requirements across Canada
How long does confined space training take to complete?

The online course typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, with a certificate issued immediately after passing the final exam. The self-paced format allows you to start and stop as needed, making it flexible for work schedules.

Does confined space training differ by province (Ontario, Alberta, BC)?

While the fundamental principles are consistent across Canada, Worksite Safety's training covers provincial-specific regulations and requirements for Ontario, Alberta, BC, and other provinces. The course includes region-specific content to ensure compliance with local occupational health and safety regulations.

Is this a 1-day or 2-day course?

Our online course is designed for flexibility and completion in 1.5-2 hours, not days. For those requiring hands-on practical training, we offer supplementary on-site training that can be customized to your specific workplace needs.

How long is confined space training good for in Canada?

In Canada, confined space training certification is valid for 3 years upon successful completion. After 3 years, you'll need to retake the course to maintain your certification and ensure you're updated on current safety standards.

What does confined space training cover?

Our comprehensive 9-chapter course covers: identifying confined spaces, roles and responsibilities, hazard recognition and controls, atmospheric hazards, safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and organizational documentation. Each module includes knowledge testing to ensure retention.

Will I learn about rescue procedure?

Yes, Chapter 8 covers emergency preparedness, including planning, preparation, and components of an emergency response plan, types of confined space rescues, and how fall protection equipment can be used in rescue situations.

Can I get bulk discounts for my team?

Yes, we offer tiered bulk discounts starting at 5+ users. Training credits don't expire, and you'll have access to free training management tools to assign courses, track progress, print certificates, and create compliance reports.

Do I legally need certification to enter a confined space?

Yes, under Canadian workplace safety regulations, all workers entering confined spaces must receive appropriate training. Employers are required to ensure workers are competent to perform their duties safely, which includes proper confined space entry training and certification.

How much does confined space training cost?

Our Confined Space Entry & Monitor online course is $44.95 per person, with automatic quantity discounts on larger orders:

  • 1–4 seats: $44.95 per person
  • 5–9 seats: $40.45 per person
  • 10–24 seats: $35.95 per person
  • 25–49 seats: $31.45 per person
  • 50–99 seats: $26.95 per person
  • 100+ seats: $22.45 per person

Bulk Discounts. Free Tools.

Depending on how many training credits you purchase, you may receive a discount. Once purchased, training credits may be used to assign training to users in your account or held for future use. In addition to the training that you purchase, you will also have access to a number of free training management tools. 

These tools allow you to add and manage users in your account, distribute training courses, view training progress, print certificates, view records of training, and create customized certification reports to ensure your users are always in compliance.

Additional Services

We put our team of professionals to work to build solutions that improve results, save time, relieve your budget and keep your people safe. In addition to our training programs, we also provide Consulting Services, Train The Trainer Solutions, Course Authoring, and Integration services.

Consulting Services

It is our mandate to develop plans and programs that meet the unique needs and environments where staff carry out their work on a daily basis, creating customized programs that deal with risks specifically for each situation. 

Our consulting services include OHS Auditing, Safety Policy Development, Procedure Writing, Training Needs Analysis, Safety Inspections, Job Safety & Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response Planning, and Fall Prevention & Detection.

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Train the Trainer

Customize and control the learning experience of your staff or customers with our Train the Trainer offerings and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with our lifetime complimentary update service. 

These packages educate new trainers on how to deliver in-person training to adult learners. Packages include Instructor Certification courses, expanded reference manuals, ready to customize classroom presentations, exam templates, certificates, and participant guides for students.

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Program Authoring

Deliver original content courses to your staff to address the unique hazards associated with your workplace. 

Our team of industry leading instructional designers and subject matter experts are able to develop defensible, effective, and efficient training programs that you can deliver as elearning content, self-learning course books, reference materials for classroom teaching, or as an app that integrates with existing frameworks. Training programs can be something that is built from scratch, or modified using pre-existing course materials from our library or your own.

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