The Confined Space Rescue Trade Association (CSRTA) exists to raise the standard of confined space working, rescue capability, and operational safety across the United Kingdom.

Formed by experienced industry practitioners, CSRTA unites rescue teams, employers, trainers, assessors, and safety professionals who share a common commitment: creating a safer, more competent, and better-supported confined space workforce.

As a member-owned, not-for-profit organisation, every pound generated by CSRTA is reinvested directly into improving the confined space industry and the people who work within it. All profits support the development of training pathways, guidance materials, operational standards, and welfare initiatives designed to strengthen the competence and safety of frontline operatives, team leaders, managers, and rescue personnel.

CSRTA works alongside industry partners and fully supports and endorses all awarding organisations that provide accredited confined space qualifications. These qualifications form the backbone of safe practice in the UK, and CSRTA builds upon them with enhanced, practical, industry-led modules that refine and extend operational capability.

Our structured development pathways guide individuals from foundational knowledge through advanced rescue and leadership roles, while remaining fully aligned with legislation, the L101 ACOP, and National Occupational Standards.

Beyond training, we offer specialist guidance, investigative insight, incident-learning resources, and a collaborative platform where organisations can share experience and continuously improve.

CSRTA is here to support everyone involved in confined space work, whether operational, supervisory, managerial, or strategic, by elevating professionalism, consistency, and practical safety across the industry.

Together, we are raising the standard of confined space work across the UK, responsibly and collaboratively, for the benefit of every person who enters or manages a confined space.