Espacios confinados en la construcción

Última actualización: octubre 5, 2026

6 modules
17 pages
about 25 minutes

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Espacios confinados en la construcción

Lección 1

Curso interactivo

Para los trabajadores de la construcción que puedan entrar o estar presentes en un espacio confinado que requiera permiso: reconocer los espacios confinados y los que requieren permiso, verificar el permiso y realizar las pruebas antes de entrar, desempeñar las funciones de entrada y de atención, y conocer cómo funciona el rescate.

What this certificate covers

Este certificado acredita la finalización de la capacitación de concientización basada en OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1201–1926.1209 y 1926.1211. No es una tarjeta ni una licencia de OSHA, y por sí solo no cumple con los requisitos de capacitación de 29 CFR 1926.1207. Su empleador debe proporcionarle capacitación, sin costo alguno y en un idioma y vocabulario que usted comprenda, que le brinde la comprensión, el conocimiento y las habilidades para realizar de manera segura las tareas que se le asignan según la norma y que establezca su competencia en dichas tareas, y debe mantener registros de esa capacitación.

What you will learn

Recognize a confined space and a permit-required confined space, and stay out unless you are authorized
Check the entry permit and atmospheric testing before you go in
Carry out the duties of an authorized entrant
Carry out the duties of an attendant
Explain how rescue works and why you never go in after someone unless you are trained and assigned to

What you get

About 25 minutes, on your phone or computer, read out loud as you go
Real photos, not cartoons
A hands-on drill: you make the calls, step by step, and see what happens
5 quick checks along the way, then a final quiz
A certificate with a QR code your employer can check online
A wallet card you can print and carry
A printable study guide (PDF)

Training a crew? Add your workers, see who finished, and keep every certificate in one place. Train your team →

Course outline

Recognize the space: Confined space or permit space?; Danger signs and staying out
Before you go in: The entry permit; Atmospheric testing: you can watch it
Entrant duties: When you are the authorized entrant
Attendant duties: When you are the attendant
Rescue: Retrieval lines, and why you do not go in after them
On the job

Questions

What does Confined Spaces in Construction cover?

You will be able to: recognize a confined space and a permit-required confined space, and stay out unless you are authorized; check the entry permit and atmospheric testing before you go in; carry out the duties of an authorized entrant; carry out the duties of an attendant; explain how rescue works and why you never go in after someone unless you are trained and assigned to.

Who is this course for?

It is written for workers.

How long does it take?

About 25 minutes, on a phone or a computer. You can stop and pick up where you left off.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Score 80% or better on the final quiz and you get a certificate with a code your employer can check.

Which OSHA rule is it based on?

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1201–1926.1212, confined spaces in construction). It is awareness training: it is not an OSHA card, and your employer still has to train you on their own equipment and plan.

Course facts

Who it is for: Workers
Trainer: Marc Harvey, Site Safety Officer (OSHA 30, CPR, USACE CQM)
Time: about 25 minutes, on your phone or computer
Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1201–1926.1212, confined spaces in construction) (official text)
Printable study guide (PDF) with the key points and practice questions, included with the course
Answer key with OSHA citations for trainers (trainer plans)
Facts checked word for word against the official text (1 sources)
29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA