Confined Space Entry & Rescue

Out of all confined space fatalities occurring two-thirds among them would-be the rescuers to prevent such fatal incidents, it is critical to use good confined space entry practices so that there is no need for rescue operations.

Remember, even a well-planned rescue can turn up to be a fatal incident. Rescues can be performed by any employee or a professional rescuer as long as he or she has been fully trained and is dully qualified to act as a rescuer. Qualifications includes knowledge as well as experience of working with all the hazards associated with rescue and confined space entry operations.

Legal training requirement / obligation on employer

Under 29 cfr 1910.146 and 29 cfr 1910.147,
Under 29 cfr 1910.146 and 29 cfr 1910.147,

Training course content

• Categories of confined space rescue.

1. self-rescue
2. non-entry rescue
3. entry rescue

• The use of personal protection equipment’s necessary for making rescues.
• The use of retrieval systems for non-entry rescue.
• The entry permit system with need to communicate the system for preparation, issuance, use and cancellation of entry permit.
• Hazards encountered while performing a confined space rescue.
• Respiratory protection and the use of scba.
• Review of accidents common to confined space.
• Sked usage and stretcher drill.
• The requirements to practice rescue drills.

Learning outcomes of training

• Understanding about confined space rescue work.
• Understanding the associated hazards and risks during rescue.
• Qualified and unqualified worker.

Who should attend training

• All team members

Benefits of the training

Confined space rescue training is important as it is legally required by all the employers who have permit required confined spaces in their facilities in which employees will be working, so as to provide rescue and emergency services in case of an accident eventuality. This training refreshes, the earlier learnt aspects as well as regular hands on training and drills maintain the competence level of ert members.