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May 8, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The ASSP Chapter is excited to announce an exclusive training opportunity for safety professionals, focusing on confined space safety. This special event will feature a Confined Space Training Truck, designed to provide members with hands-on experience in a real-world confined space environment. The training truck will serve as an invaluable tool for understanding the hazards of confined spaces and the importance of proper rescue techniques.
Training Overview:
Confined spaces present unique and often dangerous hazards to workers. This training session aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of confined space entry, rescue operations, and emergency procedures in a controlled yet realistic setting. Participants will have the chance to enter the training truck, equipped to simulate various confined space scenarios, and be part of live rescue operations.
Key Features of the Event:
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Live Entry Scenarios:
- Members will be able to safely enter the confined space training truck, experiencing firsthand what it feels like to work within confined spaces. Scenarios will vary in complexity, including basic entry to more hazardous conditions involving simulated atmospheric hazards, poor ventilation, or limited access points.
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Rescue Drills:
- Participants will be trained on proper confined space rescue techniques, including the use of harnesses, ropes, and mechanical lifting equipment. Instructors will guide members through both self-rescue and team rescue scenarios, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and quick decision-making.
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Hands-On Training:
- Members will practice rescue operations, learning how to stabilize and evacuate an injured worker from a confined space, both with and without a retrieval system. The training will cover various types of confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, and pits, and teach members how to recognize specific risks for each type.
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Emergency Preparedness:
- Attendees will learn how to assess confined space risks, create safety plans, and determine the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for various confined space situations. Experts will also discuss ventilation techniques, monitoring air quality, and the use of gas detectors.
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OSHA Compliance:
- The training will emphasize adherence to OSHA regulations and guidelines for confined space entry (29 CFR 1910.146). Instructors will explain how to properly implement entry permits, monitor atmospheric conditions, and maintain proper documentation during confined space operations.
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Q&A Session and Networking:
- After the training, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and network with fellow safety professionals. This open forum will allow members to discuss common challenges in confined space operations and share best practices.
Why Attend?
- Hands-On Experience: There’s no substitute for real-life training when it comes to confined space entry and rescue. This unique event allows participants to practice their skills in a safe environment while being supervised by experts.
- OSHA Compliance: Stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and safety protocols for confined space work.
- Networking Opportunity: Meet and learn from peers in the safety profession, exchange ideas, and build connections.
Registration and Details:
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Pre-registration is required due to limited spots and safety protocols.
This event promises to be an informative and engaging experience for anyone working in safety and industrial operations, offering critical insights and practical skills that can be applied immediately in the field.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you elevate your confined space safety knowledge!
Venue: Brushy Creek Water Treatment Facility
Address:
2300 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
Description:
Brushy Creek Water Treatment Facility