Working as a Safety Attendant (Manhole Watch) (SOG)

Target Group

Employees in the industry who, on a (petro)chemical site, supervise workers performing activities in a confined space.

Learning Objective

Being able to supervise work in a confined space and respond appropriately in an emergency situation.

Theory

General (basic concepts).
Legislation (Arbowet).
Safety:
General safety and environmental rules.
Specific risks.
Communication.
Measures for safe working.
Work permit.
Alarm situation.

Practical Training

Preparation (work permit and communication tools).
Execution: At the confined space (escape route, surroundings and exterior of the confined space, support tools).
Execution: Work in the confined space (supervision, access and attendance control).
Execution: Closing the confined space (alarm situation, leaving the space in a safe condition).

Entry Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years old. An exception is made for students attending the course as part of obtaining an initial qualification. For them, the minimum age is 16.
In addition, participants must hold one of the following certificates: B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, SCC-17, or SCC-18.

Exam Language

The SOG exam is available in Dutch and English.

Course Duration

1 day (2 sessions) + online preparation (1 session).
Refresher: 1 day (2 sessions).

Certificate

According to the SSVV Training Guide (SOG).
Validity: 3 years.
Successful participants are registered in the Central Certificate Register: cdr.ssvv.nl

Location

The courses are offered at multiple locations in the Netherlands and can also take place at your location.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an email to info@elcony.com

Working as a Safety Attendant (Manhole Watch) (ELCONY)

Target Group

Employees in the industry who supervise workers performing activities in a confined space on a (petro)chemical site.

Learning Objective

Being able to supervise work in a confined space and respond appropriately in an emergency situation.

Theory

General (basic concepts).
Legislation (Arbowet).
Safety:
General safety and environmental rules.
Specific risks.
Communication.
Measures for safe working.
Work permit.
Alarm situation.

Practical Training

Preparation (work permit and communication tools).
Execution: At the confined space (escape route, surroundings, and the exterior of the confined space, aids).
Execution: Work in the confined space (supervision, access and attendance control).
Execution: Closing the confined space (alarm situation, leaving the space safely).

Entry Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years old. An exception applies to students attending the training as part of obtaining a basic qualification; for them, the minimum age is 16.

Course Duration

1 day.

Certificate

According to Article 8 of the Dutch Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) – Information and Instruction.
Validity: 5 years.

Location

The courses are offered at multiple locations in the Netherlands and can also take place at your location.

Feel free to call us at +31(0)88-2200100 or send an email to info@elcony.com