The course is aimed at operators that must perform specific works at height subject to the risk of falls from height, using PPE and specific fall arrest systems such as harnesses, lanyards, anchors, connectors, etc…

The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of safety in confined spaces or potentially polluted environments, from a regulatory and legislative perspective.
It offers an overview of hazard identification and risk assessment, as well as technical measures, operating procedures, and personal protective equipment.

The practical section includes the use of pollutant detection instruments and worker recovery systems in emergency situations. All activities take place in our specially equipped training area, where rescue operations involving injured workers can be realistically simulated.

The new State-Regions Agreement, published on 24/05/2025, regulates the training of workers operating in confined spaces, as required by Presidential Decree 177/11.
The course complies with point 7, Part II of the 2025 State-Regions Agreement, covering theoretical and practical training for workers and employers operating in confined or potentially polluted environments.

MODULE 1 – 4 hours: LEGAL–TECHNICAL MODULE

Reference legislation

• Legislative Decree 81/08 and subsequent amendments: general principles of prevention

• Presidential Decree 177/2011: requirements for companies and workers

• UNI 11958:2024 – Confined and/or potentially polluted spaces – Criteria for hazard identification and risk assessment

• State-Regions Agreement 2025, point 7 Part II

• Other applicable standards (UNI, CEI, etc.)

Definition of confined spaces

• Identification criteria and characteristics

• Potentially polluted environments

Risks in confined spaces

• Hazardous atmospheres (asphyxiating, toxic, explosive)

• Mechanical, electrical, biological, and physical risks

• Interference and organizational risks

Duties and responsibilities

• Employers, supervisors, workers

• Contracting and management of external companies

Prevention and protection measures

• Safe work procedures

• Communication and monitoring systems

• Pre-entry checks and work permits

PPE and equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): selection criteria and obligations

• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

• Rescue and recovery equipment

MODULE 2 – 8 hours: PRACTICAL MODULE

Training in the use of PPE

• Category III PPE: harnesses, fall arrest devices, breathing apparatus, etc.

• Practical donning and functional checks

• Entry and exit simulations

Entry and exit techniques in vertical and horizontal confined spaces

• Use of recovery systems (tripod, winch)

Detection of hazardous agents

• Use of gas detection instruments (oxygen, combustible and toxic gases)

• Interpretation of readings and alarm management

Emergency and rescue procedures

• Rescue simulations with casualty recovery

• Coordination with internal and external emergency teams

Training in the use of RPE

• Self-contained and semi-respiratory devices: operation and maintenance

• Simulations of work in non-breathable atmospheres

Final assessment

• Simulation of a complete confined space intervention

REFRESHER MODULE – 4 hours (EVERY 5 YEARS)