Confined Space Entry Programs - Development & Implementation

A one-day course intended for maintenance managers & supervisors, municipal utility department personnel, farm and agricultural businesses, small business owners, and anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals of developing and implementing a CSE Program. The course provides an in-depth review of the OHS / Work Safe BC Regulations, workplace evaluation procedures, personnel training, program documentation, procurement of safety equipment and other components necessary to implement a CSE Program to provide safety to workers in the workplace.  Topics include: Establishing the Need, Definitions, Identification & Inventory, OHS Regulations, Responsibilities, Hazard Assessments, Program Requirements, Implementation, Types of CSE safety and rescue equipment, Education and Training, Establishing a Rescue Plan & Practice Drills

Attendees will learn basic CSE Program Requirements in order to develop written procedures with intent to comply with current work-safe regulations and requirements.

 ERP Audit & Implementation

With a combination of class instruction and interactive group discussions, the course is designed to assist with a review and update of existing Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Plans, communication protocols, refine administrative updates, and implementation processes. The attendee participation during class will assist in the review and revision of their own existing ERPs, as they will be the ones who will need to customize the updated plans to their systems. Topics include: Components or ERPs, Discuss existing Utility ERPs, Review existing contact list, Review existing written procedures, Review existing communication protocols, implementing ERP, Future revisions and updates.