Working in Confined Spaces Training in brief: Working in Confined Spaces Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what legally counts as a confined space. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Confined spaces kill, and they frequently kill the people who go in to attempt a rescue. Entry must be avoided wherever possible.
Working in Confined Spaces explains what counts as a confined space under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and the risks involved. It covers safe planning and safe working, and everyone's responsibilities. It is for anyone who is required to work in confined spaces.
Working in Confined Spaces Training at a glance
| Course | Working in Confined Spaces |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Confined Spaces Regulations 1997; read the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the risks associated to working in confined spaces
- Understand the legal requirements when working in confined spaces
- You will understand safe planning and safe working in confined spaces
- Understand control measures that need to be in place
- Understand responsibilities of employer and employees in relation to working in confined spaces
What Working in Confined Spaces covers
What is defined as a confined space?
This section covers confined spaces, and what is defined as a confined space.
Risks associated with working in confined spaces
You will look at the risks that are associated with working in confined spaces and how to reduce the likelihood of being exposed to those risks.
Safe planning and safe working in confined spaces
The course then covers the importance of safe planning, followed by safe working in confined spaces.
Responsibilities
You will also cover responsibilities of employers and employees when working in confined spaces.
Who should take Working in Confined Spaces Training
This course is for any employee who is required to work in confined spaces.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Working in Confined Spaces training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Working in Confined Spaces course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Working in Confined Spaces Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Working in Confined Spaces Training cover?
It follows Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
How long does Working in Confined Spaces Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Working in Confined Spaces Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
