Confined Spaces in Construction – Training Course

Confined Spaces in Construction is a practical training program designed to help workers recognize confined spaces, understand associated hazards, and follow safe entry procedures in compliance with OSHA standards.

Confined spaces are present in many construction and maintenance environments, often in areas that don’t immediately appear dangerous. Without proper awareness, workers can unknowingly enter high-risk environments where atmospheric, physical, and mechanical hazards can quickly become life-threatening. This course provides clear guidance on how to identify these spaces and respond appropriately.

Participants will learn how to define confined spaces using OSHA criteria, identify hazards such as toxic atmospheres and engulfment risks, and understand when a permit-required entry is necessary. The course also explains the critical roles of Entrants, Attendants, and Entry Supervisors, ensuring each team member understands their responsibilities in maintaining a safe work environment.

By focusing on hazard recognition, proper procedures, and role clarity, this training helps prevent incidents, improve compliance, and support safer construction operations.

Training Objectives

• Define confined spaces using OSHA’s three required criteria
• Identify atmospheric, physical, and mechanical hazards
• Distinguish roles of Entrants, Attendants, and Entry Supervisors
• Understand confined space entry permits and their components
• Recognize risks of unauthorized rescue and importance of planning
• Differentiate between awareness-level training and authorized entry

Course Overview

Confined spaces present serious hazards that require proper identification, evaluation, and control. This course provides a clear framework for understanding confined space safety in construction environments and aligning with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.

Learners will explore how to determine whether a space qualifies as confined and when permit-required conditions apply. The course emphasizes key hazards such as oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, engulfment, and mechanical risks, along with the importance of air monitoring and lockout/tagout procedures.

In addition, participants will gain a strong understanding of the roles involved in confined space entry and the importance of following established safety protocols. The training also highlights the dangers of unplanned rescue attempts and reinforces the need for proper preparation and communication.

Designed for construction workers, maintenance personnel, and safety professionals, this course provides essential knowledge to improve awareness, reduce risk, and support safe work practices in confined spaces.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standard:

• 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces)

Key Benefits

• Improves hazard recognition in confined space environments
• Reduces risk of injury through proper safety procedures
• Clarifies roles and responsibilities for safe entry operations
• Reinforces permit systems and planning requirements
• Supports OSHA compliance and construction safety programs

Course Details

• Course Length: 12 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2026

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.