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Confined Space and Working at Heights in Mining

Provides practical guidance on identifying confined spaces and elevated work areas found in mining operations, from shaft systems and silos to processing plant structures. Prepares workers and supervisors to apply entry permits, atmospheric testing, fall protection and rescue planning to reduce the risk of injury and fatality.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify confined spaces and working at height hazards across mine sites.
  • Complete entry permits and atmospheric testing before confined space entry.
  • Select and inspect fall protection equipment for elevated work tasks.
  • Plan rescue arrangements for confined space and height related incidents.
  • Supervise workers performing tasks in confined spaces and at height.
  • Apply lessons from past incidents to strengthen site specific controls.

Course outline

  1. 01Identifying confined spaces on mine sites
  2. 02Atmospheric testing and entry permits
  3. 03Working at heights hazard awareness
  4. 04Fall protection equipment selection
  5. 05Rescue planning for confined spaces
  6. 06Supervision of high risk tasks
  7. 07Regulatory requirements overview
  8. 08Lessons from past incidents

Who should attend

This course suits supervisors, safety officers, riggers and workers who enter confined spaces or work at height on mine sites.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Online2US$900
24 to 25 Aug 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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