Confined Space Entry Inspection Training Course

1. Confined Space Inspection Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

• Inspection definition including (systematic evaluation, safety assessment, and compliance verification)

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 inspection requirements including (space evaluation, hazard assessment, and documentation standards)

• API 653 inspection standards including (tank inspection, structural assessment, and integrity evaluation)

• ANSI Z117.1 evaluation procedures including (safety assessment, hazard identification, and compliance verification)

2. Space Classification and Identification

• OSHA 1910.146 space classification including (permit-required spaces, non-permit spaces, and reclassification procedures)

• Space characteristics including (configuration assessment, access evaluation, and hazard potential)

• API 653 tank classification including (storage tank types, service conditions, and inspection requirements)

• Documentation requirements including (space inventory, classification records, and assessment reports)

3. Structural Assessment and Integrity Evaluation

• API 653 structural inspection including (shell thickness, foundation assessment, and appurtenance evaluation)

• Corrosion assessment including (internal corrosion, external corrosion, and coating evaluation)

• ANSI Z117.1 structural evaluation including (integrity assessment, load capacity, and safety margins)

• Non-destructive testing including (ultrasonic testing, visual inspection, and magnetic particle testing)

4. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• OSHA 1910.146 hazard evaluation including (atmospheric hazards, physical dangers, and environmental risks)

• Atmospheric hazards including (oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and toxic substances)

• Physical hazards including (engulfment risks, mechanical equipment, and structural instability)

• API 653 specific hazards including (product residues, vapor accumulation, and hot work risks)

5. Inspection Planning and Procedures

• ANSI Z117.1 inspection planning including (systematic approach, resource allocation, and scheduling procedures)

• Pre-inspection preparation including (documentation review, equipment preparation, and safety planning)

• OSHA inspection procedures including (entry protocols, safety verification, and hazard assessment)

• API 653 inspection intervals including (routine inspection, detailed inspection, and comprehensive assessment)

6. Inspection Equipment and Techniques

• API 653 inspection equipment including (thickness gauges, visual aids, and testing instruments)

• Non-destructive testing including (ultrasonic equipment, magnetic particle systems, and penetrant testing)

• OSHA 1910.146 testing equipment including (atmospheric monitors, calibration procedures, and safety devices)

• Documentation tools including (cameras, measurement devices, and recording systems)

7. Documentation and Reporting Procedures

• API 653 documentation including (inspection reports, thickness records, and condition assessment)

• OSHA documentation requirements including (inspection records, hazard assessment, and compliance verification)

• Report preparation including (findings documentation, recommendation development, and corrective action planning)

• ANSI Z117.1 record keeping including (inspection logs, assessment records, and compliance documentation)

8. Quality Assurance and Compliance Management

• API 653 quality assurance including (inspector qualifications, procedure compliance, and result validation)

• Inspection validation including (peer review, technical assessment, and accuracy verification)

• OSHA compliance verification including (regulatory adherence, standard interpretation, and enforcement preparation)

• Program management including (inspection scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring)