1 Day Confined Space Training & Escape BA

What is the Medium Risk Confined Space Course? This comprehensive 1-day certification prepares operatives to safely enter and work in medium-risk confined spaces where Escape Breathing Apparatus (EBA) is a mandatory component of the Safe System of Work. Fully aligned with the HSA Confined Space Code of Practice and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2001, this course covers atmospheric monitoring, vertical entry via tripod and winch, and emergency self-rescue protocols.

Statutory Framework & Risk Classification

Under the Confined Spaces Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 128 of 2001), a "Medium Risk" environment is defined by a foreseeable risk of a hazardous atmosphere or entrapment where EBA is required for egress. This programme maps to:

• HSA Code of Practice: Implementation of the 2010 Irish Code of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces.
• Risk Categorisation: Training for spaces involving vertical entry, restricted access, or potential for gas ingress.

Legal Duty: Ensuring "Competent Persons" are appointed to manage entry under a formal Permit to Work        

Book Online Now by choosing a course date below, or contact us at info@hollandsafety.ie to set up private on-site training tailored for your company.

This training programme is essential if you or your employees must enter confined spaces classified as medium risk where Escape Breathing Apparatus is required. It delivers verified competence for operatives conducting physical entries and corporate officers managing statutory safety compliance.

Primary Candidate Profiles

• Industrial Operatives: Field technicians working across utilities, construction, civil engineering, and manufacturing environments.
• Plant Maintenance Staff: Personnel servicing enclosed facilities including storage tanks, pressure vessels, silos, pits, and sewer systems.
• Vertical Access Teams: Workers required to operate tripod and winch retrieval systems for non complex vertical entries.
• Permit Controllers: Supervisors, project managers, and safety professionals responsible for planning entries, reviewing method statements, and issuing formal permits to work.

Compliance Candidates: Any individual requiring an authenticated Confined Space Ticket to satisfy site access prerequisites for medium risk operations

• Legislation and Code of Practice relevant to Confined Spaces
• Recognition of Confined Spaces
• Dangers associated with Confined Spaces
• Appreciation of the different types of atmospheres
• Safe systems of work
• Use of Gas Monitors
• Use of Escape Breathing Apparatus
• Use of Tripod & Winch
• Practical exercise.   

Medium Risk Confined Space Training

Confined Space Code of Practice 2001

Upon successful completion, delegates will have the practical skills and knowledge to prepare, enter, and work safely in a medium-risk confined space.

Key Learning Modules:

• Legislation & Regulations: Deep dive into the HSA Confined Space Code of Practice.
• Hazard Identification: Recognising and assessing the dangers of confined spaces.
• Atmospheric Hazards: Understanding gas properties, detection, and monitoring.
• Safe Systems of Work: Implementing permits-to-work, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Escape Breathing Apparatus (EBA): Pre-use checks, donning, and practical use of 10-minute escape sets in a simulated emergency.

Theory is important, but practical skill is essential. This course is heavily focused on hands-on learning.

• Simulated Environment: Delegates practice in our state-of-the-art confined space training unit, simulating real-world industrial scenarios.
• Individual Equipment: Each learner is issued their own gas detector, harness, and Escape BA set to ensure maximum practice time.
• Expert Assessment: Our instructors assess each delegate individually and as part of a team to ensure full competence is achieved.

Other Course Options

Where Escape Breathing Apparatus is not required as part of the safe work system, take a look at our Base Level course Confined Space Training & Working BA (High Risk)

If the environment requires operatives to have a Continuous Breathing Air Supply, take a look at our higher-level course Confined Space Training & Working BA.

Successful delegates will be awarded a Holland Academy Certificate for Medium Risk Confined Space Entry with Escape BA, valid for 3 years. This is widely recognised as a Confined Space Ticket across Ireland.

To be successful delegates must pass

·       Written Assessment (50%)

·       Practical Assessment (50%)

1. What is "Medium Risk" in a confined space?
   A medium-risk confined space is one where there is a realistic expectation of a specified risk, but it can be fully managed and controlled using a safe system of work. Entry requires the use of escape breathing apparatus.
    
2. What PPE do I need to bring?
   Please bring your own hi-visibility vest, hard hat, safety boots, and knee pads. We provide all specialised confined space equipment.
    
3. Can this course be done at our company's site?
   Yes. We specialise in delivering private, on-site training tailored to your company's specific confined spaces and procedures. Contact us at info@hollandsafety.ie to arrange this.
    
4. Is this course the same as a "Confined Space Ticket"?
   Yes, the certification received upon successful completion of this course is equivalent to what is commonly referred to as a Confined Space Ticket for medium-risk environments.