Construction Confined Spaces
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA
From the highest rated and most trusted online training company - since 2008.
This confined space course provides information on recognizing, evaluating, and controlling confined space hazards. Confined spaces training course content details applicable regulations; risks and dangers; worker protection; role of initial atmospheric testing and ongoing monitoring; the entry permit and the permit space safety program; the non permit confined space; examples of accidents and fatalities in confined spaces; and duties and responsibilities of key confined space personnel.
Working in confined spaces presents unique hazards including exposure to toxic atmospheres and physical entrapment. Construction personnel must understand the risks and take all proper precautions when doing confined space work. This online certification course covers important safety training topics to help workers understand the hazards associated with confined spaces in construction worksites.
This course is for:
This confined space construction training is designed for construction industry professionals, including but not limited to contractors, entrants, entry supervisors, competent persons, and safety managers. Entrants are employees entering and working within a confined space, while attendants are those tasked with assisting with entry into the confined space, but not actually entering themselves.This online certification course meets OHSA confined space training requirements for the construction industry.
Case Study: In 2004, a construction worker was found unconscious at the bottom of a newly constructed sewer pipe for a housing development. He had been working alone, grouting cracks after a vacuum test found that the pipe had atmospheric leaks. The medical examiner requested an air sample of the manhole, and it was found to have low oxygen levels. After a second test, the area was found to have unusually high levels of carbon dioxide, a common part of the air we breathe. In this case, the carbon dioxide was present in dangerously high amounts. This is common in areas with a lot of limestone, since acid leached from the soil produces carbon dioxide when it contacts limestone, and this then displaces the oxygen in the area, especially after a vacuum test. Carbon dioxide is colorless and odorless, so the worker could not have known the area was dangerous without using specialized equipment. In this case, the employer had not obtained a permit for this confined space, which would have required an atmosphere test.
Key Takeaway: Not all hazards are immediately obvious. This is why testing and monitoring are extremely important for your safety, as is having someone monitoring a confined space while the entrant works. The person in this case was luckily rescued, but these regulations are in place so that no one has to rely on luck to save their lives.
Available languages: 100+ languages - translation provided by Google Translate (Select Language bottom of page)
Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1926 is designated for construction industry standards. Confined spaces in construction are covered in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Confined Spaces
- Examples of Confined Spaces
- Key Terms
- Causes of Fatalities in Confined Spaces
- What Are Hazardous Atmospheric Conditions?
- Hazardous Atmospheric Conditions
- Fatality Statistics - Training and Awareness
- Applicable Regulations
- Exceptions
- 2015 Updates
- General Requirements
- Before Work Begins in a Confined Space
- Simplified Rules for Applicable Permit Spaces
- Changes in a Non-Permit Space
- Changes in a Permit Space
- Entry Operations
- Coordination of Entry Operations
- Entry Employer Responsibilities
- Equipment Requirements
- Requirements for Evaluating Permit Space Conditions
- Attendant Requirements
- Additional Entry Employer Responsibilities
- The Permitting Process
- The Entry Permit
- Required Training
- Duties of Key Personnel: Authorized Confined Space Entrants
- Duties of Authorized Confined Space Attendants
- Duties of Entry Supervisors
- Rescue and Emergency Services
- Employee Participation
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Employers are responsible for ensuring new personnel complete confined space training before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to permit-required and non-permit confined spaces.
Additional training is required whenever there is a change in assigned duties, a change in confined space operations that presents new hazards, or whenever deviations from the safety procedures are observed. This confined space construction training online course meets these initial and refresher training requirements.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
Daylen T
Construction Confined Space Entrysome of the answers on a couple of the questions confused me at first but I thought about it then when I retook it, it made since
Kyle J
Construction Confined Space EntryYa it was good liked the voice
Chuckie M
Construction Confined Space EntryBrought forth a lot of valuable information. Although, there could be more interaction in order to offer a bit more for retention during the training. I feel that would put the trainee in a better position to pass the first time through. There were a few questions I felt would have been best answered differently. Overall I rather enjoyed this course.
David M
Construction Confined Space EntryPues que ha sido de mucha ayuda
Malique G
Construction Confined Space EntryGreat course!
Meouth P
Construction Confined Space EntryAs long as you ready through them slowly you can pass the exams. Overall it was put together nicely for you to understand. Thank you for your time and effort.
Edward P
Construction Confined Space EntryIt was great.
Kayden N
Construction Confined Space EntryGreat program thank you!
Sabel J
Construction Confined Space EntryVery good
Scott R
Construction Confined Space EntryGood course. Very informative. A bit too lengthy for the subject matter though.
Matthew N
Construction Confined Space Entrygood class
Anthony S
Construction Confined Space EntryIt was very informative
Dylan B
Construction Confined Space EntryVery forward and quick, I'm absolutely satisfied with my training experience thank you.
Eric H
Construction Confined Space EntryI really learn a lot about confined spaces. Everyone in the construction industry should be required to take this course.
Mandlenkosi M
Construction Confined Space EntryIts a quite informative and eye opening course .I found it of immense benefit.
Tod L
Construction Confined Space EntryVery good course. I learned a lot. I have taken many CS classes over the years. this one was very well done.
Steven T
Construction Confined Space EntryVery well put together course, easy to navigate even on a phone.
Hansel T
Construction Confined Space Entryamazing
Jim B
Construction Confined Space EntryLearned a bunch and feel prepared to safely work and attend in confided spaces.
Alberto B
Construction Confined Space EntryI love the course because it educates you about safety and responsibility that is being used at work
Danny R
Construction Confined Space EntryAmazing to learn new things
Marcedes L
Construction Confined Space EntryInformative and helpful.
Joel R
Construction Confined Space EntryIt’s very informative and I actually learned a lot.
Jon F
Construction Confined Space Entrygood information, has already come in handy. I like being able to do it online and in segments as my time allowed
Darrell C
Construction Confined Space EntryI believe what I learned will help me do my job well. I would recommend this course.
Willie M
Construction Confined Space EntryAmazing experience!!!
Elton C
Construction Confined Space EntryThe course experience was very good. The information was very helpful and educational.
Michael N
Construction Confined Space EntryGreat experience and very well pleased with how easy it is
Jesse M
Construction Confined Space EntryVery good, learned a lot and feel more confident with confined spaces.
Dimas V
Construction Confined Space EntryI learned a lot.
Lavon C
Construction Confined Space EntryI think it was helpful and very important that all of our employees follow the guidelines so that everyone would b safe when dealing with confined spaces
Joseph H
Construction Confined Space EntryThis course is very helpful for people who are going to be working in confined spaces teaching them about the dangers of confined spaces
Evan O
Construction Confined Space Entryhelpful and informative.
Ricardo M
Construction Confined Space Entryuna exelente orientacion para comprender los deberes peligros con los cuales se conlleva el dia a dia en el trabajo
Jose D
Construction Confined Space EntryEs mi primera vez tomando un curso de espacios confinados. La información es muy buena hoy aprendí muchas cosas con respecto a espacios confinados. Gracias
Kristin S
Construction Confined Space EntryThanks for a great overview of the hazards and duties involved in confined space work.
Dwayne K
Construction Confined Space EntryVery valuable information
Gerald P
Construction Confined Space EntryThe course is very good. Covers all that I needed to know and more. You might go into a bit more detail on the monitoring equipment.
Cory A
Construction Confined Space EntryInformational and easy to understand and follow
Katie G
Construction Confined Space EntryIt had good key points and real examples of what to look for and what can happen in confined spaces.
Sergio G
Construction Confined Space EntryGood experience to learn
Cooper G
Construction Confined Space EntryThis was a well informed, and well thought out course.
Lance D
Construction Confined Space EntryGreat information
Silas D
Construction Confined Space EntryVery helpful
Josue G
Construction Confined Space Entryexcellent it helped me a lot
Edwin G
Construction Confined Space EntryExcelente clases de seguridad
Angelo C
Construction Confined Space Entrygood class. was able to learn and understand safety in and around confined spaces.
Jake T
Construction Confined Space Entryit was a good course
Teon P
Construction Confined Space EntryVery informative
Antonio B
Construction Confined Space EntryVery informative, a few videos added to the static images would increase the experience. All in all 9-10 for courses that's only because I haven't seen a 10.
Michael C
Construction Confined Space EntryThis course was concise but yet extremely informative
Valaria C
Construction Confined Space EntryCourse was excellent and well designed. I would recommend.
Nathan B
Construction Confined Space EntryVery well put together and I learned a lot.
Josh W
Construction Confined Space EntryNice course easy to use.
Terrence G
Construction Confined Space Entrygreat
Mark L
Construction Confined Space EntryThis course was very informative. I've been working in confined spaces off and on for over 40 years and taking a course like this is very important to help keep you updated.
Josh P
Construction Confined Space Entrythe speaker on each page was helpful at keeping my reading at a steady pace and remembering material from the section.
THE BEST ONLINE TRAINING EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE
Fast
Your time is valuable. We've designed our site to be as fast as possible.
Easy to use
You'll never get lost or confused with us.
Immediate Access
There's no waiting period. Begin the course as soon as you sign up.
Anywhere Anytime
Internet connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Up to date
We update our courses as soon as new regulations come out.