CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

• Over 60 of deaths in Confined Space work are
  Rescuers.
• Causes
• Lack of Training
• Improper Equipment
• No Communications
• No Procedures

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Rescue andEmergency Service

• All rescuers must be trained and have proper
  equipment.
• Also must be trained to the same level as
  authorized entrants.
• Rescuers must complete annual hands onrescue
  training.
• Each rescuer must be trained in First Aid and
  CPR. At least one must be certified.

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Outside Rescue Service

• Host employer must
• Inform rescuers of hazards they may encounter.
• Provide rescuers with access to all confined
  spaces.
• Typically fire emergency or hazmat crews.

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Non-Entry Rescue

• Retrieval systems must be used unless such
  systems create more of a hazard.
• Requirements
• All entrants attendants must have full body
  harness on.
• Attached to back at shoulder level.
• Other end of retrieval line must be attached to
  mechanical device or fixed point.

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Attendant Duties

• Know the Hazards.
• Aware of behavioral effects of hazard exposure.
• Maintains continuous, accurate count of entrants.
• Remains on duty until relieved.
• Is in constant communication with entrants.

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Attendants, continued

• Monitors activities inside outside CS to ensure
  safety of entrants will evacuate CS if
• Prohibited condition is detected.
• Behavioral effects of exposure are detected.
• If danger outside the space is detected.
• Attendant cannot perform his/her duties.

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Attendants, continued

• Summon rescue and other emergency service when
  problems are detected.
• When unauthorized persons approach the attendant
  must
• Warn them to stay away.
• Advise them to exit space if they have entered.
• Notify supervisor of unauthorized entrants.

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Attendants, continued

• Performs non-entry rescue according to rescue
  procedures.
• Performs no duties which may interfere with the
  primary duty of monitoring and protecting
  authorized entrants.
• List equipment PPE, Air, Harness, Monitors,
  Communication, and Emergency Notification.

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Attendants
The attendant should attempt to remove the
entrant from the confined space using tripods,
hoist, and lifelines. Attendants are NOT TO ENTER
CONFINED SPACES. Lethal hazards may be present
within the confined space. Only properly
equipped and trained emergency rescue personnel
may enter confined spaces to make rescues.
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Entry Supervisor Duties

• Is aware of all hazards.
• Verifies SWP is correct, equipment is in place
  and all tests are made prior to signing permit.
• Terminates entry and cancels permit when
  appropriate.
• Verifies rescue service is available and means to
  summon them is in place.

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Supervisors, continued

• Removes unauthorized persons who attempt to enter
  CS.
• Determines
• When responsibility is transferred.
• That operations are consistent with terms of SWP.
• That acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

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REMEMBER!

• Most deaths in CS are RESCUERS!
• Rescue is insurance It must be planned,
  practiced and conducted to prevent entering the
  ultimate confined space.