Official report and guidance on confined space hazards in Canada.
Confined Space

Earn your official certification card online with Gama Safety Canada. Complete your Confined Space Online Certification Course, pass the exam, and download your certificate. Online Certification Cards are available for all courses.
- Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
- Approximate Duration: 2 hours.
- Validity: Accepted across Canadian provinces for crane operation awareness.
- Exam Requirement: A passing score of 80% is required. Unlimited exam retakes allowed.
Course Topics
- Introduction to confined spaces and regulatory definitions.
- Identifying confined space hazards (atmospheric, physical, mechanical, biological).
- Roles and responsibilities of entrants, attendants, and supervisors.
- Hazard assessment, entry permits, and isolation procedures.
- Atmospheric testing, ventilation, and continuous monitoring.
- Emergency response planning and rescue procedures.
- Safe work practices and communication protocols during entry operations.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Construction, maintenance, and industrial workers who may enter or work near confined spaces.
- Safety officers, supervisors, and site managers overseeing confined space operations.
- Contractors, inspectors, and emergency response personnel.
- New workers requiring awareness-level certification or individuals seeking refresher training.
Course Features
- 100% online and self-paced learning with full mobile access.
- Engaging visuals, real-world case examples, and interactive hazard simulations.
- Knowledge quizzes and final assessment with instant certificate download.
- Covers both awareness and refresher-level training requirements.
- Based on industry standards and Canadian regulatory compliance.
Compliance Standards
- CSA Z1006 – Management of Work in Confined Spaces.
- Canada Labour Code Part II – Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- WorkSafeBC Part 9, OHS Regulation – Confined Spaces.
- WSIB, CNESST, and other provincial occupational safety regulations.
- Employer and worker responsibilities as defined under applicable OHS legislation.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify what qualifies as a confined space and the key associated hazards.
- Understand roles, responsibilities, and safe entry requirements.
- Recognize the importance of air testing, ventilation, and rescue readiness.
- Apply safe work practices that ensure regulatory compliance and worker protection.
Confined Space Resources & Guides
Legal requirements for confined spaces under Canadian regulations.
Guidance for seafarers and cargo hold confined space safety.
BC-specific guidance on hazards and exposures in confined spaces.
Part 9 of BC OHS regulation covering confined space requirements.
Reference manual for developing a confined space entry program.
Provincial legislation governing confined spaces in British Columbia.
Introduction to confined spaces, hazards, and safety programs.
Full-length video demonstrating the dangers of confined spaces.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Confined Space Course5
- Module 1: Introduction to Confined Space8
- Module 2: Team Responsibilities4
- Module 3: Entry Equipment10
- Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)9
- Module 5: Procedures4
- Final Assessments and Certification1
- Certification Card Information1

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