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Confined Space Entry Training course now available

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Confined Space Entry Training is now available in the MCAA Virtual University.
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) now offers on demand training for confined space entry.

The Confined Space Entry Training course is based on the OSHA 1910.146 permit-required confined space standards for general industry. Objectives of this course are for the student to:
  • Understand the scope and application of OSHA's various confined space entry standards
  • Identify "Confined Spaces", then determine if they are "Permit Required"
  • Understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a "Permit-required confined space entry program" / permit
  • Know responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, contractors
  • Identify when you may utilize OSHA's "Alternate Entry" and "Reclassification" procedures
  • Understand the requirements for "Rescue & Emergency Services"
  • Have a basic knowledge of the general use and limitations of related equipment
Students completing the course are eligible to take the final exam online. A score of 80% on the final exam is necessary to print your personalized certificate of completion. The student gets three (3) attempts to pass the course.

Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive eight credits in the safety discipline upon completion of this course.

For more information or to register please visit the MCAA Virtual University.
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