Fire safety - entering an enclosed space

Working inside a storage tank, crawlspace or industrial chimney is associated with risks. Enclosed spaces are often difficult to access and poorly lit or ventilated. When a fire breaks out, life-threatening situations emerge.

That is why it is so important to recognise the risks and understand how to prevent them.

This course complies with B-VCA¹ and VOL-VCA² and is suitable as a foundation for the exam.

_{1* B-VCA or safety basics VCA is a certificate for employees in (petro)chemistry, electrical engineering, construction, transportation and more. VCA stands for Health, Safety and Environment Checklist Contractors}

_{2* VOL-VCA stands for VGM Checklist Contractors - Safety for operational management. Are you a supervisor in a high-risk environment? Or does your team engage in high-risk activities? The VOL-VCA certificate is a statutory requirement for you. It serves to prove that you are able to safeguard the safety of your team.}

During this course you will learn:

• How to enter enclosed spaces safely
• How to correctly estimate the danger for each space
• Knowledge about evacuation techniques with the necessary aids
• How to use the right measuring equipment correctly
• How to apply preventive measures
• How to use personal protective equipment correctly

This course serves a maximum of 12 participants. This leaves plenty of opportunity for interaction and practice and you will get to implement your newly gained knowledge right away.

After this course:

• You understand the hazards of an enclosed space
• You know how to act safely in the event of danger in an enclosed space

After the course, you will receive a certificate of participation. There is no exam or test, the teacher will guide you where necessary.

This course complies with VCA-basis and VCA-VOL and is suitable as a foundation for the exam.

The course is suitable if you work in spaces

• That are not intended for continuous use, such as sewage systems, crawlspaces, ditches with piping and storage tanks
• That are difficult to access
• That are insufficiently lit 
• With little or no ventilation
• Where the air is usually humid
• With a hazardous atmosphere (intoxication, fire, explosion or suffocation)

Do you work in an enclosed space on occasion? The law requires a valid work permit. It is important that the space is empty before commencing your work. Are any hazardous gases, such as CO or natural gas stored there? The law requires that they are removed first.

The price depends on how you follow the training.

If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient.

Your organisation can request the courses to be conducted in the evening or over the weekend at a surcharge. Are you interested? Please indicate this in your quotation request.

We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.

Also check out the general frequently asked questions, including on certification and payments >