CONFINED SPACE

RESCUE
Over 60% of deaths in
Confined Space
work are Rescuers.
Causes:
 Lack of Training
 Improper Equipment
 No Communications
 No Procedures
 Rescue and
Emergency 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
on”rescue training.
 Each rescuer must be trained in First
Aid and CPR. At least one must be
certified.
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.
 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.
 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
 REMEMBER!
 Most deaths in CS are
RESCUERS!
 Rescue is insurance: It must
be planned, practiced and
conducted to prevent entering
the ultimate confined space.