Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training

Hands On Training at Our Westwood Facility or Onsite Throughout New England

At Industrial Safety & Rescue, we deliver Confined Space Entry Training and Confined Space Rescue Training designed for the unique challenges of industrial worksites. Our courses are built around current OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and NFPA 350 standards and are led by instructors who bring field-tested experience into every session.

We train teams at our Westwood Massachusetts facility, which offers a focused and fully equipped environment ideal for technical instruction. We also provide onsite training at qualified client locations across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and beyond.

What Our Classes Include

Our Confined Space Entry Training begins with a foundational 8-hour course that prepares participants to understand entry procedures, hazard assessments, emergency planning, and the critical role of atmospheric testing.

The Level 2 course builds on that knowledge, covering advanced hazard control, non-entry and entry rescue procedures, and decision-making under pressure—skills necessary for those responsible for confined space safety and response.

Each participant completes an instructor-led evaluation and must meet all performance standards. Those who successfully complete the course receive a wallet card and supporting documentation for internal compliance and audit readiness. Anyone who does not meet the standard may retake the course after additional review, additional fees may apply.

Request a Training

Classes can be held at your job site or our office, depending on which location better serves you.

Whatever your needs are, IS&R will administer the proper training to provide you with the safest practical setting available, when anything is possible.

Confined Space Entry Training

Confined Space Entry Training Level 1

Our introductory Confined Space Entry Training is an 8 hour course designed to build a strong foundation in confined space awareness, procedures, and entry planning. This course meets OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.1200 requirements and covers:

Confined space definitions and classifications
Hazard identification and communication
Roles and responsibilities for entrants, attendants, and supervisors
Entry permits and jobsite documentation
Atmospheric monitoring and ventilation techniques
PPE requirements and selection
Emergency preparedness and basic rescue planning
Hands on instruction using real entry equipment

This course is ideal for employees entering or monitoring confined spaces who need to understand the standards and practice basic safety procedures.

Confined Space Entry Training Level 2

This advanced 8 hour course builds on Level 1 knowledge and is designed for those in supervisory or rescue roles who require a deeper understanding of confined space hazards and mitigation strategies.

Level 2 participants train in:

Confined space classifications and permit systems
Advanced atmospheric hazard monitoring
Ventilation strategies and hazard control
PPE selection based on specific hazards
Engulfment, entrapment, and physical hazard response
Rescue procedures including non-entry and entry-based rescue
Decision making under pressure
Hands on exercises simulating real rescue scenarios

Level 2 is recommended for those responsible for leading entry teams or conducting confined space rescue operations.

Why Companies Choose Industrial Safety & Rescue

We do not just explain what a confined space is. We teach your team how to work and respond inside one. Our training is practical, hands on, and built to prepare your crew for real-world conditions where time, teamwork, and clarity matter most.

Companies choose IS&R because:

Training is taught by professionals with real rescue and field experience
Each session includes hands on, scenario based instruction
Content is tailored to your equipment, industry, and risk profile
Evaluations are thorough and performance-based
Our facility provides structure, consistency, and distraction-free learning

We help your team go beyond compliance by building true readiness.

Recertification & Skill Retention

Confined space operations involve complex procedures and high-consequence decisions. These are not skills that can be practiced occasionally. We recommend refresher training every one to two years to ensure readiness, maintain compliance, and reinforce muscle memory. Contact us to plan your team’s recertification or refresher cycle.

Schedule Your Confined Space Entry Training

Give your team the knowledge, tools, and confidence to operate safely and respond effectively in confined space environments. Contact Industrial Safety & Rescue to schedule your next Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training at our Westwood MA training center or learn more about our other programs on our Training & Education page.

Serving all of New England: MA, CT, NH, ME, VT,RI and Beyond.

What Our Clients Say

The team from IS&R is always available to support our operational needs. Whether it’s confined space or high angle rescue or even our annual fall protection equipment inspections, IS&R is there for us.

Bill Salisbury, Plant Manager, South Shore Energy Center

I have worked with several members of Industrial Safety & Rescue and found them all to be knowledgeable and good training facilitators. ISR has provided good classroom and (more importantly) practical hands on confined space entry training for our company. Their fabricated training facility is an innovative tool which we use regularly. Our employees give ISR high marks and we look forward to our ongoing future work together.

Christopher October, PE, Environmental Compliance Administrator, South Shore Lighting Plant

We look to IS&R for all our confined space work due to their rapid response, constant professionalism, and the respect they share for our company’s safety culture.

Brian R. Pettenati, Plant Manager. Power Generation Plant

I’ve used IS&R on many projects and they have always sent knowledgeable, experienced, competent, well equipped crews. Our crews feel completely comfortable when they are standing by during entry activities.

Don Cole, General Manager, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry

We have been working with Industrial Safety & Rescue for over 10 years for confined space stand by rescue while we are maintaining our steam manholes. They are a very responsive and professional team, It’s been a great partnership.

Plumbing And Mechanical Supervisor Facilities Division

I only attended the 2nd phase of training, but I could have stayed all day. The instructors were so interesting!

Municipal Water Main Contractor

We were looking to upgrade our permit required confined space training and thankfully found George and Industrial Safety and Rescue. Our experience working with them has been incredible. Their knowledge, expertise and hands-on approach to training have been a huge asset to the Commission. Due to the success, we had with confined space training, we began to work with ISR on all our safety trainings from trench safety to traffic management and are grateful for the knowledge they are providing our employees, which has created a much safer work environment. I continue to request new trainings for our staff and ISR continues to deliver high quality trainings. I would strongly recommend them to any organization public or private.

Director of Special Projects. Major City Water and Sewer Commission

Our University Trusts Industrial Safety & Rescue: 2 Years of Professionalism, Expertise, and Unwavering Commitment. Quality Equipment, Effective Communication, and Knowledge Transfer Ensure Safety and Efficiency. A Pleasure to Partner with IS&R.”