Who Needs to Undertake Confined Space Training?
It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide training to personnel who will be working in or around confined spaces. Employers should look for reliable training organisations who can provide Nationally Recognised Training based on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Training should be nationally recognised and take into account the requirements listed in Australian Standard 2865: 2009 which includes the hazards of confined spaces, assessment procedures, control measures, emergency procedures, safety equipment and legislative requirements. It is a legislative requirement for employers to provide confined space training for any personnel who conduct Confined Space Entry work. All employees that complete confined space work must undertake a confined space training course to adequately prepare for confined space emergencies and confined space rescues that may could possibly occur in the workplace. Where personnel are working in Confined Spaces, the employer must p
