PDC 109: Confined Space Safety Through Real-World Case Lessons

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

CM Credit Hours: 7 

*Please note: PDCs are at an additional cost, and preregistration is required*
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register

This professional development course presents a series of real-world scenarios that highlight the complexities and risks of confined space entry. Participants will examine how hazards emerge in practice, how control measures can be evaluated, and how regulatory standards apply in dynamic environments.

The course emphasizes the practical use of real-time detection technologies, demonstrating how data from direct-reading instruments can support decision-making, improve situational awareness and enhance safety outcomes. Participants will also explore how management of change principles can be applied to confined space work to address evolving conditions, unexpected modifications and new operational risks.

Attendees will engage in interactive discussions and group problem-solving, apply lessons learned from detector data and field cases, incorporate management of change concepts into confined space assessments, and review strategies for decision-making, rescue operations and post-incident analysis.

By working through realistic and challenging scenarios, safety professionals will strengthen their ability to assess hazards, manage risks and respond to confined space incidents with confidence. This course is designed for those seeking to sharpen their hazard recognition and control skills through practical, scenario-driven learning.

*Registration includes boxed luncheon. **Power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, laptop charging stations will be provided in each course room.

• Scenario-Based Learning
o Participants will work through real-world confined space scenarios that challenge their hazard recognition, risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Review Course Materials
o Case studies illustrating how confined space hazards develop
o Regulatory references and practical tools for hazard control
o Real-time detector data to support safe entry decisions
o Examples of management of change (MOC) applications in confined space operations
• Interactive group discussions and scenario framing
o Share lessons learned from field practice
o Demonstrate practical use of detection technology
o Connect scenarios to regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Attendee Engagement
o Participate in problem-solving exercises
o Interpret data from monitoring devices
o Apply MOC principles to changing conditions
o Review strategies for decision-making, rescue operations and post-incident analysis
 

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Analyze real-world confined space scenarios to identify hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate control measures.
• Interpret data from real-time detectors to improve entry decisions and situational awareness.
• Apply management of change (MOC) principles to address evolving hazards and operational modifications.
• Evaluate rescue planning strategies and conduct post-incident reviews to strengthen future operations.
• Work with peers in problem-solving activities to develop practical solutions for confined space hazard management.
 

Participants will gain practical tools, real-time detector interpretation skills, and scenario-based strategies immediately applicable to confined space safety programs. 

Attendees will learn how to justify confined space interventions by connecting real-time monitoring data, hazard controls and management of change practices to reduce incidents, lower operational costs, improve compliance and strengthen worker protection. The course builds a clear business case for proactive safety investments. 

None

Intermediate

Exposure Assessment

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Risk assessment and management

Safety

In-person

Professional

Case Studies

Group activities

Practical Application

Problem Solving /Practice Exercises

Small Group Discussion