Health & Safety Training

Low Risk Confined Space Entry Training

A one-day in-company course that equips delegates to enter, work in and exit low risk confined spaces, where escape set breathing apparatus is not required. Built around the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

One day In-company UK-wide Certificate of attendance No escape set required
Key facts at a glance
One day
Durationclassroom and practical skills
CSR 1997
The lawConfined Spaces Regulations 1997
Low risk
The levelescape breathing apparatus not required
Practical
Skill exercisesentering, working and exiting safely
The course
Quick answer

What is low risk confined space entry training?

Low risk confined space entry training equips delegates to enter, work in and exit confined spaces classed as low risk, where escape set breathing apparatus is not required. KeyOstas delivers it as a one-day in-company course covering the controls, problem atmospheres and safe systems of work, with practical skill exercises.

Built around the outcomes of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
Covers the controls needed for safe working in low risk confined spaces
Explains problem atmospheres: how they occur, are detected and monitored
Practical skill exercises for entering, working in and exiting low risk spaces
Not every confined space carries the same level of risk. This one-day course is designed for low risk confined space work, where the atmosphere can be controlled and escape set breathing apparatus is not required. It develops the essential skills and knowledge to enter, work in and exit these spaces safely. The course is built around the outcomes of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and the controls those regulations expect. It covers problem atmospheres, how they occur, how they are detected and monitored, and the physiological effects they can have on the body. Delegates work through safe entry procedures and safe systems of work, emergency procedures and how to respond to alarms, and they take part in practical knowledge and skill exercises for entering, working in and exiting low risk confined spaces. Client-specific processes and procedures can be used throughout the session.
One day
classroom content plus practical skill exercises
Low risk
escape breathing apparatus not required
CSR 1997
the regulations the course is built around
Is it right for you

Is this course right for your team?

It is for staff who enter confined spaces classed as low risk for their work.

Right for you if…

Your staff enter confined spaces where the atmosphere can be controlled
Escape set breathing apparatus is not required for the work
You want delegates competent to enter, work in and exit safely
You want practical skill exercises, not just classroom theory
You want training delivered in-company, using your own procedures

A different course fits better if…

Entry needs escape breathing apparatus or vertical shaft work: see Confined Space Entry with Escape Sets
You only need general awareness of confined space risk: see Confined Space Awareness
You need to train supervisors or a rescue team: see Confined Space Supervisor and Confined Space Rescue
After the course

What you will be able to do

By the end of the course, every delegate will be able to do the following.

Understand the risk

Know the regulations

Outline the outcomes of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and what they require.

Know the controls

Describe the controls required for safe working in low risk confined spaces.

Understand atmospheres

Explain problem atmospheres: how they occur, and how they are detected and monitored.

Know the effects

Describe the physiological effects that problem atmospheres can have on the body.

Enter safely

Follow safe procedures

Apply safe entry procedures and a safe system of work for low risk confined spaces.

Respond to emergencies

Carry out emergency procedures and respond correctly to alarms.

Work in the space

Enter, work in and exit a low risk confined space competently.

Apply the skills

Complete practical knowledge and skill exercises for low risk confined space entry.

Course content

What the course covers

A one-day course combining classroom content with practical skill exercises.

01

The law and the controls

  • The outcomes of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
  • The controls required for safe working in low risk confined spaces
02

Problem atmospheres

  • Problem atmospheres: their occurrence, detection and monitoring
  • The physiological effects of problem atmospheres on the body
03

Safe entry and emergencies

  • Safe entry procedures and safe systems of work
  • Emergency procedures and responding to alarms
  • Knowledge and skill exercises for entering, working in and exiting low risk spaces
Assessment

How the course is assessed and certificated

Practical and applied, combining classroom learning with skill exercises.

Format

Instructor-led, in-company

A KeyOstas tutor delivers the one-day course at your premises, around your working pattern.

Assessment

Knowledge and skill exercises

Delegates complete practical exercises for entering, working in and exiting low risk confined spaces.

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

Every delegate receives a KeyOstas certificate of attendance on completion.

Client-specific processes and procedures can be used throughout the session, so delegates train on the confined spaces and systems they will really use.
Why KeyOstas

Why train with KeyOstas

Four decades of practical, in-company health & safety training.

01

Delivered at your site

We come to you, anywhere in the UK, and train your team around your working pattern.

02

Uses your own procedures

Client-specific processes and procedures can be used throughout the session.

03

Practical, not just theory

The day includes practical skill exercises for real low risk confined space entry.

04

Specialists since 1984

Four decades of training UK workforces with practical instruction, not generic e-learning.

FAQ

Low risk confined space entry training: frequently asked questions

What is a low risk confined space?
It is a confined space where the atmosphere can be controlled and escape set breathing apparatus is not required for entry. The risk assessment determines whether a space falls into this category.
How long is the course?
It is a one-day in-company course, combining classroom content with practical skill exercises.
Does the course need escape breathing apparatus?
No. This course is for low risk confined space work where escape sets are not required. For work that needs them, see Confined Space Entry with Escape Sets.
What does the law require?
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require a safe system of work for entry and adequate emergency arrangements. The course is built around the outcomes of those regulations.
Does the course include practical work?
Yes. Delegates complete knowledge and skill exercises for entering, working in and exiting low risk confined spaces.
Can the course use our own procedures?
Yes. Client-specific processes and procedures can be used throughout the session.
Who should attend?
Staff who enter low risk confined spaces as part of their work, and supervisors who oversee that work.
Is this an accredited qualification?
It is a KeyOstas course with a certificate of attendance: practical training rather than a regulated qualification.

Train your team for low risk confined space entry

Tell us how many people you would like to train and where you are based, and we will put together a quote for an in-company one-day course.

Last reviewed: May 2026. Checked against current UK health & safety legislation and HSE guidance.