OSHA confined space entry standards for general industry (1910.146) and construction (1926 Subpart AA) require privately-owned businesses, non-profit organizations, and affected governmental organizations in the Harrisburg PA area to implement a comprehensive confined space entry program for their employees who are involved in confined space entry work. A key element of that program is providing confined space training for all affected workers involved in confined space work. This includes all confined space entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors at general industry and construction work sites with permit-required confined spaces, as well as the competent person at construction sites.
Have a highly qualified instructor conduct an on site confined space training class for your group of employees in or near Harrisburg PA. The confined space training can be based on the OSHA 1910.146 general industry standards for entering permit-required confined spaces, or the newer OSHA 1926 Subpart AA confined spaces for construction standards. This service is available to all employers located near Harrisburg PA.
Also, trainees have the option to take one of our comprehensive online confined space training courses, available for the construction industry and for general industry. Course options include training for entrants and attendants, entry supervisors, and the competent person at construction sites. Basic “How to Identify Permit Spaces” courses for construction sites and general industry sites also available. Sign up one student, or use our free Learner Management System (LMS) to purchase multiple courses / assign to students / track their progress. Course immediately available upon registration. Students can train at their own pace, logging in and out at any time, even from different computers / devices. Print your personalized training certificate upon successful completion of your course.
ON-SITE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TRAINING CLASS
- Training class conducted for a group in Harrisburg PA
- Class based on 1926 construction standards or 1910 general industry standards for confined space entry
- Training covers confined space entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, and the competent person
ONLINE CONFINED SPACE TRAINING COURSES
- Log in and out, train at your pace. Print your cert when done
- Courses based on either 1926 construction or 1910 general industry confined space entry standards
- Courses for entrants and attendants, entry supervisors and the competent person, business owners and managers
How to Identify Permit Required Confined Spaces
Want to learn how to determine if you even have a permit-required confined space at your work site? You can learn how to make that determination by taking one of the following “How to” courses online.
How to Identify Permit Required Confined Spaces at General Industry Work Sites
- Based on OSHA 1910.146 standards
- Instant access
- Train at your own pace
How to Identify Permit Required Confined Spaces at Construction Sites
- Based on OSHA 1926 Subpart AA standards
- Instant access
- Train at your own pace
Confined Space Training Options in Harrisburg PA
We offer both on-site and online confined space training for employers in or near Harrisburg PA. On-site training brings a highly qualified instructor to your facility to conduct a class for your group of employees, covering either the OSHA 1910.146 general industry standards or the OSHA 1926 Subpart AA construction standards. Online courses are also available for both general industry and construction, with training for entrants and attendants, entry supervisors, and the competent person at construction sites. Students can train at their own pace, logging in and out at any time, even from different computers or devices, and print their personalized training certificate upon successful completion.
Who Needs Confined Space Training in Harrisburg PA
Training is required for all affected workers involved in confined space work, including all confined space entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors at general industry and construction work sites with permit-required confined spaces, as well as the competent person at construction sites. For construction, 29 CFR 1926.1207(a) requires the employer to provide training at no cost to the employee and ensure that the employee possesses the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned. For general industry, 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) requires the employer to provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who regulates confined space entry requirements for employers in Harrisburg PA?
Federal OSHA regulates confined space entry requirements for most private sector employers in Harrisburg PA. Pennsylvania is not an OSHA-approved State Plan and is under federal OSHA jurisdiction, which covers most private sector workers within the state. State and local government workers are not covered by federal OSHA. For general industry work, the requirements are in 29 CFR 1910.146, and for construction work, they are in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA.
What happens if an employee fails the confined space training course?
If a student does not pass a quiz, they get additional attempts. You will never fail a course, as additional reinforcements and test attempts are available until the course is eventually passed. There are module quizzes and a final exam with each course.