US federalRequired by law29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)Hands-on practical

Confined space awareness

A ready-made course you customise for your organisation, with a live session deck and two surveys. You only add the 4 details that are specific to your organisation.

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Length
25 min
Lessons
7 lessons
Frequency
At assignment + when duties or spaces change
Last reviewed
8 Oct 2026
When things go wrong
What would you do?

Farm/feed mill: you hear a co-worker shout from inside a grain bin and see him sinking

Try it: this is one of 15 interactive activities in the course.

What's included

Three pieces that work together

Copy once, get everything. Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck.

Self-paced course

Short lessons with real workplace scenarios, not walls of text.

  • 7 lessons, about 25 minutes
  • 2 video slots (you add the videos)
  • Sorting activity, process, flashcards, tabs and quizzes
  • 10-question final check, 80% to pass

Live session deck

An AhaSlides presentation to run after the course, in person or online.

  • 10 slides
  • Quiz, word cloud, poll, open-ended slides
  • A closing slide for your contacts

Two surveys

Find out what landed, and whether people use it on the job.

  • Post-course feedback, about 2 minutes
  • 30-day check-in
  • Anonymous by default
  • Results feed your next refresher

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, learners can

Built to the law Each objective names the requirement it comes from and the lesson that covers it.

IDObjectiveRequired byWhere it's covered
TO 1.0Achieve ≥ 80% on the final assessment-Whole course
LO 39.1.1Define a confined space and a permit-required confined space1910.146(b)Lesson 1: Why this matters
LO 39.2.1Identify the confined spaces at your site and how they are marked + your info(c)(2)Lesson 2: What is a confined space?
LO 39.3.1Recognise atmospheric, engulfment, configuration and other serious hazards(b)Lesson 3: Know the hazard
LO 39.4.1Explain why you must never enter without authorization, permit and training(c)(3); (g)Lesson 4: How entry is controlled
LO 39.5.1Describe the roles of entrant, attendant and entry supervisor(h)-(j)Lesson 5: Your workplace
LO 39.6.1Respond to an emergency without becoming a victim: call rescue, never enter + your info(k)Lesson 6: When things go wrong

Your part: what a template can't do for you

  • Hands-on practical: this classroom course doesn't replace a practical evaluation. The final lesson includes a sign-off checklist for your supervisor.
  • Your workplace details: fill in the 4 highlighted fields so the course describes your own policies, contacts and locations.
  • Records: record completion in your own LMS or record system.

Course outline

7 lessons, about 25 minutes

Minutes per lesson are an estimate, shared out by page count.

ContentInteractiveVideoYou customise
1

Why this matters

2 pages

4 min
Before you beginNoteList
Two down, then threeKey factImageQuizVideo
2

What is a confined space?

2 pages

4 min
Three testsProcess
Spot themGallerySorting activityQuiz
3

Know the hazard

2 pages

4 min
HazardsFlashcards
CheckSorting activityQuiz
4

How entry is controlled

2 pages

4 min
Hierarchy of controlsProcess
RolesTabsNoteQuiz
5

Your workplace

1 page

2 min
Our spacesTableYour infoImageYour infoSorting activityQuiz
6

When things go wrong

2 pages

4 min
EmergencyStep-by-stepYour infoVideo
What would you do?ScenarioQuiz
7

Final assessment

Assessment

3 min
Final check10 questions80% to passCompletion page

Live deck and surveys

10 slides to run live, two surveys to close the loop

Pink slides are interactive. Both surveys are anonymous; pink questions are written for this course.

TitleTitle + agenda
Word cloudName a confined space at our site
QuizWhich is NOT a test for a confined space?
QuizYour co-worker collapses in a tank - first move?
Content · customiseOur permit spaces map
PollHave you ever seen someone lean into an open manhole or tank?
QuizCan you smell all dangerous gases?
Open-endedWhich space could we eliminate the need to enter?
Q&AAsk the trainer anything
Closing · customiseRescue number
Post-course feedback: 11 questions, about 2 min
  1. Overall rating 5 stars
  2. Relevant, realistic, right length, helpful activities agree/disagree grid
  3. What was most useful? multi-select
  4. Confidence before this course, and now 1-5 scale
  5. Are all the confined spaces you pass by clearly signed? multiple choice
  6. How confident are you that you would NOT enter to rescue a collapsed co-worker? 1-5 scale
  7. Name a space you think should be added to our confined space list. short text
  8. Nobody here is asked to enter a tank, pit or vault without a permit. 1-5 scale
  9. One thing we should change or add open text
  10. Would you recommend this course? NPS
30-day check-in
  1. Have you used what you learned since the course? multiple choice
  2. How confident are you today? Compare with day 1 1-5 scale
  3. Do you know where to find the confined space inventory and rescue number for your site? yes / no / not sure
  4. A moment where the training helped, or where you weren't sure open text
  5. Which topics should the next refresher focus on? ranking

Results show whether people use the training on the job, not just whether they finished it.

Make it yours

4 fields to fill in, and you're ready

Everything else is done. These are the details only your organisation knows; each one is highlighted inside the course.

  • Confined space inventory{{CONFINED_SPACE_INVENTORY}}
  • Confined space program contact{{CONFINED_SPACE_PROGRAM_CONTACT}}
  • Rescue service and number{{RESCUE_SERVICE_AND_NUMBER}}
  • LMS or record system{{LMS_OR_RECORD_SYSTEM}}

FAQ

Common questions

Can I run confined space awareness training online?

The course itself is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session. Whether online delivery meets your local rules depends on the law that applies to you, so check 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) or ask your own counsel.

How often is this training needed?

At assignment + when duties or spaces change; annual refresher best practice.

Who needs this training?

Employees who work near permit-required confined spaces but do not enter them (maintenance helpers, plant operators, utility, food & beverage, wastewater, agriculture/grain, shipping); entrants/attendants/supervisors need full training.

What records should I keep?

Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when. Check the retention period that applies to you in 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2).

Can I edit the content?

Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply. Keep anything your own law requires you to cover.

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Last reviewed: 8 October 2026Based on: 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) (inform exposed employees - danger signs), (c)(3) (prevent entry), (g) (training for entry roles),…Templates are a starting point, not legal advice.

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