What is OSSA training?

What is OSSA training?

OSSA, the Oil Sand Safety Association was established to increase awareness of workplace health & safety through implementing safety practices and training standards for the Oil Sands industry. The founding mission of OSSA is to: Increase the awareness of workplace health and safety.

How often should you renew confined space training?

OSHA does have two annual requirements attached to confined spaces: employers are required to review the permit program annually, and employee rescue personnel need to perform practice rescues at least once every 12 months. Industry leaders recommend that you refresh Confined Space Training every one or two years.

What is ESC in confined space?

The course is designed to certify participants to work as entrants and monitors for various confined space & restricted spaces, as applicable to a specific site or jurisdiction. …

What do you wear to confined space training?

Students attending Confined Space Training are required to wear a hard hat with chin strap for the practical training and assessment. FOS has helmets available for use (please note these are shared helmets). If students wish to bring their own it must have a chin strap.

Can you enter a confined space without training?

Employers must select personnel who are ‘suitable’ to enter and work in confined spaces and these people must undergo adequate training in what to expect. Employees must also be informed about the correct use of any tools or personal protective equipment (PPE) that they will require to do their job.

Does OSHA 30 include confined space?

What’s Covered in OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training? You’ll learn about: OSHA Construction Focus Four Hazards (Fall, Caught-In/-Between, Struck-By and Electrocution) Confined Space Hazards.

How do you rescue a confined space?

In a controlled and simulated IDLH environment, students will be required to:

1. Respond to a rescue alert.
2. Evaluate the emergency and determine the correct rescue method.
3. Determine the atmospheric hazard.
4. Utilize the appropriate PPE.
5. Enter the confined space.
6. Perform a rescue on an unconscious victim.

Is Ossa same as CSO?

CSO Training | Edmonton | Fort McMurray. This classroom-based Energy Safety Canada (ESC) Common Safety Orientation (CSO) course replaced the OSSA Basic Safety Training (BSO) effective December 31, 2018.

What is the Ossa confined space entry and monitor course?

This course promotes safety and monitoring of confined spaces. (OSSA) Confined Space Entry/Monitor is a workshop the cover the following topic areas: Confined Space Entry/Monitor Basics

Who is offering ESC confined space entry training?

AIP Safety is offering/instructing ESC Confined Space Training on behalf of Energy Safety Canada and the training credential is under Energy Safety Canada.

How long is Ossa part 5 in Alberta?

Part 5 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act is covered in this theory program. Both Entrants and Monitor responsibilities are highlighted. This is a 6 hour plus seminar.

What are physical hazards in confined spaces in Alberta?

Confined spaces might have physical hazards such as rotating or reciprocating equipment, overhead hazards, slippery surfaces and electrocution or extreme weather conditions. Part 5 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act is covered in this theory program. Both Entrants and Monitor responsibilities are highlighted.