Confined Space Training
International Technical Rescue Association (ITRA) Accredited
International Technical Rescue Association Accredited Training Provider
At Preferential Safety Training & Consultancy Ltd, we deliver internationally recognised confined space training programmes as an approved provider of ITRA-accredited courses. Our training is designed to meet the highest industry standards while aligning with Irish health and safety legislation.
Our instructors are qualified Confined Space Rescue Instructors with real-world operational experience within fire services and emergency response environments, ensuring all training is practical, realistic, and directly applicable to the workplace.
Training Levels
Our confined space training is delivered across three levels, designed to prepare personnel for working safely in a range of confined space environments. The courses progress from fundamental safety awareness and risk management through to advanced operational procedures and emergency response techniques for high-risk and complex confined space situations.
This level is designed for personnel working in confined spaces that present foreseeable risks but are not immediately life-threatening.
Participants will:
- Understand what constitutes a confined space
- Identify common hazards (atmospheric, physical, environmental)
- Apply appropriate control measures
- Use gas detection and basic safety equipment
- Conduct non-entry and simple entry rescues
Legislative Compliance (Ireland)
All training delivered by Preferential Safety Training & Consultancy Ltd is aligned with Irish legislation, including:
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
The Health and Safety Authority Confined Spaces Code of Practice
Under Irish law, employers have a legal duty to:
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Identify confined space hazards
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Avoid entry where possible
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Implement safe systems of work
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Provide appropriate training, instruction, and supervision
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Ensure emergency and rescue arrangements are in place
Our training ensures organisations meet these obligations while enhancing operational safety and competence.
