Confined Space (Permit-required) Rescue/ Emergency Services

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Confined Space (Permit-required)
Rescue/Emergency Services
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Entry permits - components

• Space to be entered
• Purpose of the entry
• Date and authorized duration of the permit

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Entry permits - components

• Names of authorized entrants
• Names of attendants
• Name of entry supervisor
• Hazards of the permit space

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Entry permits - components

• Measures used to isolate the permit space
• Measures used to eliminate or control permit
  space hazards before entry
• Acceptable entry conditions

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Entry permits - components

• Results of initial and periodic testing
  performed
• Rescue and emergency services
• Communication procedures

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Entry permits - components

• Equipment required
• Other pertinent safety information
• Any other work permits

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PPE and rescue equipment

• Chemical protective clothing
• Eye and face protection
• Respiratory protection

2a
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PPE for rescues

• Head protection
• Foot protection
• Hearing protection

2b
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Retrieval systems

• Retrieval equipment is necessary for non-entry
  rescue
• Entrants must use chest or full-body harness
• Retrieval line attachment locations

3a
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Retrieval systems

• Wristlets may be used instead of the harness if
  using a harness is infeasible
• Retrieval equipment may not be required if it
  increases the risk of entry

3b
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Entry permit system

• Know how to obtain a permit
• Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing
  the permit and allowing entry to begin
• Verify that all required information has been
  filled in

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Entry permit system

• Permit must be available to authorized entrants
• Verify that all necessary equipment is in place
• Ensure that entry procedures are understood

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Entry permit system

• Permits is not endorsed until everything is ready
• Post the permit prior to entry
• Entry supervisor can cancel the permit at any time

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Hazards of confined spaces

• Engulfment
• Hazardous atmospheres
• oxygen deficient
• oxygen enrichment
• toxic contaminants
• flammable contaminants

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Hazards of confined spaces

• Safety and health hazards
• Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure

5b
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Behavioral effects of hazards

• Effects of oxygen deficient atmospheres
• Signs that a person is breathing too much oxygen

6a
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Behavioral effects of hazards

• Effects of other hazard exposure
• Signs of fatigue

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Performing assigned rescue duties

• Employees responsible for rescue duties must be
  trained
• as authorized entrants
• in specific rescue duties

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Know where MSDSs are located
• Know how to interpret the information

8a
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First aid and CPR

• Team members must be trained in first aid and CPR
• At least one member must have current
  certification
• Keep certifications current

9a
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First aid and CPR

• Sources for training include
• Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• Insurance providers

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Practicing rescues

• Rescue teams must practice to ensure rescue plans
  are adequate
• Rescuers have access to confined spaces for
  practice
• Practice sessions must occur at least every 12
  months

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Practicing rescues

• Rescue operations must simulate removing dummies
  or actual persons from the space
• Representative spaces can be used if they are
  typical of the type of space where rescues would
  occur

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Summary of key points

• Entry permits
• Rescue procedures
• Communications procedures

12a
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Summary of key points

• Hazards
• PPE
• Retrieval equipment

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Summary of key points

• First aid and CPR
• MSDSs
• Practicing rescues

12c