Program Overview

Environmental Health & Safety Program

The Environmental Health & Safety program at Memorial University is designed to provide students with an understanding of confined spaces and the ability to recognize hazards associated with working in a confined space environment.

Course Description

This course is designed to meet the Confined Space Training Standard for WorkplaceNL for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The program consists of classroom discussion and demonstration, practical training, and trainee evaluation and certification, giving all employees the fundamental information to protect themselves from injury associated with confined space hazards.

Learning Objectives

The course covers the following topics:

• Confined Space Entry
• Confined Space Entry Program
• Hazards of Confined Spaces
• Hazard Assessment
• Atmospheric Testing
• Control Methods for Hazardous Atmospheres
• Confined Space Entry Work Permit System
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Rescue Planning
• Accident/Incident Reporting
• Case Studies

Course Details

• Course Duration: 16 hours
• Course Includes: Certification on behalf of the WorkplaceNL Recertification is required after 3 years

Target Audience

This course is intended for any Memorial University employee who, as part of their job requirements, is required to or has the potential to work in a confined space. Supervisors who direct the work of employees that conduct work in confined spaces are also required to complete confined space training.