Confined Space Training

Learn about confined space training for UC San Diego employees who may encounter a confined space in the course of their work.

Confined space training

Required for supervisors overseeing confined space work (as defined by Cal/OSHA) and employees who enter or provide support to co-workers in confined spaces. UC San Diego employees must:

• Attend training prior to assigning or performing confined space work
• Receive annual refresher training

How to get training:

Training is available as needed. Instruction time is 1 hour.

• Contact EH&S General Safety, (858) 534-7513, to schedule training.

Topics include:

• Regulating agencies and current regulations
• Identified confined spaces at UC San Diego
• Hazardous atmospheric conditions
• Pre-entry procedures and equipment operation
• How to use atmospheric monitoring instruments
• Field calibration of monitoring instruments
• Entry logs and permits
• Emergency and rescue procedures
• Responsibilities of supervisors, employees, and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)

Read the Confined Space Program for more information.