Confined spaces course

The course trains and instructs staff working in confined spaces or spaces suspected of contamination (tanks, silos, vessels, pipes, manholes, sewers) under Presidential Decree no. 177 of 14 September 2011. The Presidential Decree makes companies' operational eligibility conditional on certified training for all the staff employed. The course consists of a theory module and a practical module, both of which must be attended in person; e-learning and videoconference are not permitted.

Exam and certification:
At the end there is a mandatory final assessment consisting of a written multiple-choice test and practical tests, under State-Regions Agreement no. 59/CSR of 17 April 2025. A theory-only assessment is not permitted.

Certificate:
A certificate of attendance is issued.

Theory module:

• The concepts of risk, hazard and harm in relation to confined spaces
• Breathable air, poisoning, ATEX atmospheres
• Falls from height, risk of engulfment, communication difficulties
• Accident prevention measures
• PPE, use and maintenance
• Rescue and first aid

Practical module:

• Rescue operations
• First aid
• Use of instruments
• Category III PPE
• Rapid extraction systems

• To know the regulatory framework (Legislative Decree 81/2008, Presidential Decree 177/2011) and the obligations of operating companies.
• To identify and assess the specific risks of confined spaces: breathable air, poisoning, ATEX atmospheres, falls, engulfment.
• To acquire the prevention and protection measures to be adopted before and during the work.
• To select, use and maintain category III fall protection and respiratory protective PPE.
• To manage an emergency in a confined space: rescue, first aid and rapid extraction systems.