Confined Space Training Containers

There’s an old saying that goes, ‘You can’t beat on-the-job-training’. But that kind of experiential learning is not practical in industries where potential danger is involved. Airlines pilots for example don’t get to fly a 747 until they’ve clocked hundreds of hours in a flight-simulator. Similarly, it behooves mining and emergency services to undergo simulated training to better carry out their jobs, where those jobs are likely to be performed in confined spaces. And that’s where confined space training comes in. A confined space training container does just the job for simulating well designed courses for those that work in confined spaces and deal with hazards associated with them.

Workers and supervisors of workers who work in confined spaces are all required to have the skills and knowledge to deal with hazards associated with working in confined spaces. Under Canada Standard AS2865-2009, confined space training is an ongoing requirement and is recommended every 12-24 months. With a confined space training container you will be well on your way to being able to carry out the necessary requirement in achieving the yearly standards.

According to the Canada Standard AS2865 – 2009, a confined space is defined as an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not intended or designed primarily for human occupancy, within which there is a risk of one or more of the following:

1. an oxygen concentration outside the safe oxygen range.
2. a concentration of air borne contaminant that may cause impairment, loss of consciousness or asphyxiation.
3. a concentration of flammable airborne contaminant that may cause injury from fire or explosion.
4. engulfment in a stored free-flowing solid or a rising level of liquid that may cause suffocation or drowning.

Examples of confined spaces include storage tanks, pressure vessels, boilers, silos, pits, pipes, sewers, shafts, ducts, wells, pump stations, shipboard spaces, small hatchways, access points, oil tanks and void spaces – just to name a few.

A confined space training container helps develop skills and achieve understanding from employees of the role confined space training plays for them working in their environment. There are many roles that require confined space training, including emergency services personnel like fire, ambulance and police officers, mine workers, electrical engineers, safety inspectors, maintenance personnel, telecommunications installers, lift operators and installers, transport industry workers, electricians, plumbing and water contractors. Confined space supervisors also require training. If you run a big operation, the cost benefits of having your own container to use for training purposes can really add up.

Emergency situations can be disorienting and lack of training can result in injury or death. Clear training and practice procedures are vital to ensure your workers have experience and skills to deal with a dangerous situation before the situation arises…not during it!

To order a specialised confined space training container from us, simply fill in our quote form or call one of our customer service personnel on  (587) 882-5919 sales@thresholdstorage.com. We can help you with everything you need, including modifications or customisation if required.