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City & Guilds 6150 Entry Definitions & Equipment Requirements |
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6150-01 Low Risk Course |
If the operative is only checking areas no deeper than 1200mm
with easy access openings using a gas detector where standing up
in an alarm situation would render them safe, they will need to
take an 01 course. This only allows for working in NC1
confined spaces.
NC1 Low Risk Confined Spaces
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Shallow entry with adequate natural or mechanical
ventilation, where access is simple and unobstructed and there
is no likely risk of flooding. Good examples of this are meter
pits, valve chambers, booster pumping stations and PRV chambers. |
| Equipment Required for NC1 Confined
Space Entry |
- Personal protective clothing; overalls, waterproofs and
gloves etc.
- Portable gas monitor capable of detecting low oxygen,
explosive and appropriate toxic atmospheres.
- Explosion protected lighting if required.
- Mechanical ventilation if required
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- 6150-01
Low Risk Course Details
- Course Dates
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NC1 entry |
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6150-02 Medium Risk Course |
If the operative is required to enter any tank, chamber, or room
that has a restricted air flow but would expect the atmosphere to
at least start off as safe then they would require the 02 course.
The 02 course will teach how to use the gas monitor, escape set,
tripod, winch, harness and other associated confined space entry
equipment. It will build a basic awareness of how to formulate a
risk assessment and spot potential hazards. It allows for the operatives
to disconnect from the winch as a working party but the escape time
must be considered so that all entrants have sufficient time if
an alarm or event occurs that all can exit safely. This
allows for entrance to NC1, NC2 and NC3 confined spaces.
NC2 Medium Risk Confined Spaces |
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Vertical direct unobstructed access with continuous
attachment to a man riding hoist or similar mechanical rescue
devise. |
Equipment Required for NC2 Confined
Space Entry |
- Personal protective clothing; overalls, waterproofs and
gloves etc
- Portable gas monitor capable of detecting low oxygen,
explosive and appropriate toxic atmospheres.
- Hand line for lowering tools etc
- Mechanical fall arrest retrieve block if step irons or
ladders are used, if not a full man riding winch. For NC2
the operative must not disconnect from the winch line.
- Appropriate full body harness.
- Escape breathing apparatus.
- Means of calling for emergency services.
- Explosion protected lighting if required.
- Mechanical ventilation if required
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NC3 Medium Risk Confined Spaces |
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When it is not possible to have persons permanently
attached to a safety line. Usually it will be a team entry
which moves away from the entry point. This situation can
be, man entry sewers, utility service subway tunnels, aqueducts
and complex wet wells. Working without an attached rescue
line and includes working away from the point of entry. |
Equipment Required for NC3 Confined
Space Entry |
- Personal protective clothing; overalls,
waterproofs and gloves etc
- Portable gas monitor capable of detecting
low oxygen, explosive and appropriate toxic atmospheres.
- Hand line for lowering tools etc
- Mechanical full man riding winch. For NC3 the operative
can disconnect from the winch line and there can be multiple
entrants.
- Appropriate full body harness.
- Escape breathing apparatus for all who enter.
- Means of calling for emergency services.
- Means of communication with team members.
- Explosion protected lighting if required.
- Mechanical ventilation if required
- Personal protective clothing; overalls, waterproofs and
gloves etc
- Where disconnection is made there must be a rescue team
available in the event of an emergency. This team must hold
the 6150-05 Emergency Rescue accreditation.
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- 6150-02
Medium Risk Course Details
- Course Dates
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6150-03 High Risk Course |
This course will be where operatives have a known risk which
may be from many aspects, not just a gas alarm. This could be where
there are multiple obstacles or work load could cause exhaustion.
It may be an area where there is a known gas risk or that the entry
classification is NC4. This event will cover all of the 01 and 02
content, along with a more in depth risk assessment and the inclusion
of wearing full breathing apparatus combined with basic emergency
first aid. All of the attendants should be medically fit and have
a level 2 medical although they will have to sign a self certification
to take the course. All operatives must be clean shaven as this
is a requirement of the legislation. This allows entrance
to all classifications (NC1, NC2, NC3 and NC4) and includes entrance
wearing full breathing apparatus to carry out the task in hostile
environments.
NC4 High Risk Confined Spaces |
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Non standard entries involving complex operations
which introduce additional risks and require specific control
and rescue arrangements. These can come from mechanical hazards,
physical complexity of system introduced hazards and enhanced
specific intrinsic hazards.
Note: All operatives must be trained in
the use of full breathing apparatus. |
Equipment Required for NC4 Confined
Space Entry |
- Personal protective clothing; overalls, waterproofs and
gloves etc
- Portable gas monitor capable of detecting low oxygen,
explosive and appropriate toxic atmospheres.
- Hand line for lowering tools etc
- Mechanical full man riding winch. For NC3 the operative
can disconnect from the winch line and there can be multiple
entrants.
- Appropriate full body harness.
- Full breathing apparatus sets for all who enter (a minimum
of 2 personnel to be catered for).
- Means of calling for emergency services.
- Means of communication with team members.
- Explosion protected lighting if required.
- Mechanical ventilation if required this may need to explosion
protected
- Personal protective clothing; overalls, waterproofs and
gloves etc
- Where disconnection is made there must be a rescue team
available in the event of an emergency. This team must hold
the 6150-05 Emergency Rescue accreditation.
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- 6150-03 High Risk
Course Details
- Course Dates
Hire the equipment you need for:
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6150-04 Top Man for High Risk Course |
This course will be where operatives have a known risk which
may be from many aspects, not just a gas alarm. This could be where
there are multiple obstacles or work load could cause exhaustion.
It may be an area where there is a known gas risk or that the entry
classification is NC4. This event will cover all of the 01 and 02
content, along with a more in depth risk assessment and the inclusion
of wearing full breathing apparatus combined with basic emergency
first aid. All of the attendants should be medically fit although
they will have to sign a self certification to take the course.
The 04 Top Man for High Risk event does not give a certification
that will allow entry to a confined space.
- 6150-04 Top Man for High Risk Course Details
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6150-05 Emergency Rescue |
This event will train the operatives in risk assessment and how
to plan and carry out a comprehensive search and rescue. This event
requires a level 1 medical. It will instill all the knowledge required
to deal with situations as they arise and how to document all details.
It should be remembered that rescue plans are required for
all entrance into confined spaces but that rescue teams may be required
in any situation where the operatives detach from the winch line.
- 6150-05 Emergency Rescue Course Details |
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| NC Entry definitions as laid down by City & Guilds
and Water UK |
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