Course Overview
The Most Comprehensive Confined Space Training – On-Site in Ontario
For Workers, Entrants, Attendants, and Supervisors – Built for Compliance and Real-World Risk
Our on-site Confined Space Entry Training is designed for frontline workers, supervisors, and safety professionals who are responsible for recognizing, entering, monitoring, or managing confined space work. This course aligns with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Regulation 632/05 (Confined Spaces), and CSA Standard Z1006-16 – Management of Work in Confined Spaces.
Whether you’re a new entrant or managing complex entry programs, our training delivers practical, hands-on instruction using your site’s actual hazards, spaces, and rescue protocols. We go beyond checkbox compliance—training your team to think critically, act safely, and meet legal obligations confidently.
Canada Labour Code, OSHA (U.S. Federal Standard) – We ensure that every program we teach meets all applicable legislation and standards. In fact with many advanced programs we prefer to teach to the Policies and Procedures of the partner we are working with.
Key Learning Outcomes
Program Level
- Understand what defines a confined space under OHSA and CSA standards.
- Identify atmospheric, physical, and procedural hazards—and how to control them.
- Perform and interpret atmospheric testing (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S, etc.) using calibrated meters.
- Recognize roles and responsibilities under Ontario Regulation 632/05: entrant, attendant, supervisor, and rescuer.
- Apply entry permit systems, isolation procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols.
- Review emergency procedures, rescue planning, and when external services are required.
- Complete a practical entry simulation using your site-specific conditions and controls.
- Receive certification valid for three years upon successful completion.
Audience: All workers who may work near a confined space but do not enter
Goal: Understand what a confined space is, recognize the hazards, and know when to stop and escalate
Legal Tie-In: Due diligence under OHSA s.25(2)(a), and s.27(2)(c) for supervisors
Audience: Workers who will enter confined spaces or act as the attendant/monitor outside
Goal: Know entry procedures, hazard control methods, and communication/rescue expectations
Legal Tie-In: O. Reg. 632/05 s.7 (duties of workers), s.9 (entry permit requirements)
Audience: Workers assigned to standby rescue or internal response teams
Goal: Perform non-entry and basic entry rescue using lifelines, tripods, and ventilation
Legal Tie-In: O. Reg. 632/05 s.11 (rescue plan), CSA Z1006-16 Sections 7 & 8
Note: Highlight non-entry rescue first (legally preferred)
Audience: Supervisors, EHS coordinators, or anyone overseeing entry work
Goal: Understand full regulatory requirements, review and approve permits, manage rescue plan
Legal Tie-In: OHSA s.25(2)(h), O. Reg. 632/05 s.5 (program), s.6 (assessment), s.8 (plan), s.10 (training requirements)
Audience: Corporate safety leads, consultants, or HSE managers building internal programs
Goal: Create, audit, and revise confined space programs across multiple sites
Bonus: Include sample policies, inspection templates, and JHSC links
About Our Instructors
At Safety Sure, our instructors don’t just read from a script—they’ve lived what they teach. Every course is led by professionals who’ve used the tools, worn the gear, and made the calls that keep worksites safe. Whether it’s forklifts, fall arrest systems, or confined space entries, our trainers have done the job—not just studied it.
You won’t get “death by PowerPoint” here. Our classroom sessions are interactive, scenario-based, and focused on what matters most: what learners will remember and use when it counts. We use proven coaching methods that emphasize decision-making, risk awareness, and muscle memory—approaches that are used globally in the highest-risk industries because they work.
* That’s why our sessions are built around doing, not just discussing.
We believe safety is learned by experience—not just explained on a screen. And that’s exactly what we deliver.
How We Approach Training at Safety Sure
At Safety Sure, training isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a living system designed to reflect the realities of your worksite. While many providers deliver standard packages, we’ve learned that no two facilities, shifts, or crews are exactly alike. That’s why we prioritize custom-fit training built around your operations, not generic slideshows.
We don’t offer everything. But what we do offer is deeply thought through, integrated across disciplines, and tested in high-risk environments. Whether it’s lift trucks, confined space, spill response, or JHSC effectiveness, we design each program with three questions in mind:
Does this align with the law and best practice?
Does it reflect how the work is actually done?
Does it make things easier or safer for the people doing it?
Some of our programs are always available. Others are offered in partnership with clients, built to meet specific needs, or delivered as part of a broader compliance strategy that includes documentation, scheduling, and even renewal tracking.
We don’t believe in “one and done” training. We believe in building systems that last, systems that teach, protect, and evolve as your workforce does.
Key Regulations & Guidance (Canada & Ontario)
Ontario Regulation 632/05 – Confined Spaces
Defines what qualifies as a “confined space” and outlines the legal responsibilities for entrants, attendants, supervisors, and rescuers. Covers requirements for hazard assessments, entry permits, atmospheric testing, and emergency rescue planning.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) – Sections 25(2)(a) & 25(2)(h)
Mandates that employers take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for worker protection and ensure workers and supervisors are trained and competent. Applies broadly to all workplaces in Ontario.
Standards & Best Practices
CSA Z1006‑16 – Management of Work in Confined Spaces
Establishes industry-recognized practices for confined space program development, worker training, rescue drills, and documentation standards. Frequently cited by Ministry of Labour inspectors during audits.
Safety Sure – Confined Space Program Roadmaps
Provides practical guidance on building compliant programs, including:
Hazard identification
Permit systems
Atmospheric testing
Isolation and ventilation
Rescue planning and drills
Recordkeeping and training frequency
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (e.g., Transport Canada, Maritime Sector)
Provides confined space definitions and requirements for federally regulated workplaces. Supports alignment with provincial regulations and helps standardize procedures across multi-jurisdictional sites.
