Confined Space and Rescue Training

1 in 1400 industrial accidents results in serious injury; 1 in 10 confined space accidents results in serious injury.  60% of all confined space deaths are to would-be rescuers.  Approximately 80% of all confined space fatalities happened in space that were deemed safe to enter.

This course provides a realistic approach to safety in and around confined space entries and accountability of the roles of the entrant, attendant, and supervisor.

Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor (CSEAS)

General knowledge of confined spaces and the ability to identify permit required confined spaces, and recognize hazards. 1 day of training.

Rescue Operations

When completed, the participant of this class should have a working knowledge needed for a confined space rescuer compliant with OSHA 1910m146(k), including:

• Common Hazards
• Safe Rescue Entries
• Rescue Equipment
• Rescue Extrications, (Non-entry and Rescue Entry)

Syllabus:

1. Characteristics of PRCS
2. Definitions
3. Expected injury reduction associated with confined space in construction rule.
4. Duties of the entrant, attendant, and supervisor,
5. Identify the hazards.
6. Understand eliminating hazards
7. Methods used to alert authorized entrants and attendants that an engulfment hazard may be developing.
8. Identify and evaluate the hazards after an authorized entrant enters the space.
9. Injury Reduction Impact on New Ruling
10. Components of a Confined Space Plan

• Management leadership and employee participation
• Hazard identification and assessment
• Hazard prevention and control
• Evaluation of program effectiveness
• Duties of Attendant, Entrant, and Entry Supervisor
• Attendant remains outside the permit space during entry operations unless relieved by another authorized attendant.
• Know existing and potential hazards, including information on the mode of exposure, signs or symptoms, consequences and physiological effects.
• Maintain communication with and keep an accurate account of those workers entering the permit space.
• Order evacuation of the permit space when a prohibited condition exists.
• Summon rescue and other services during an emergency.
• Hazards: Toxic Atmospheric- Oxygen Deficient/enriched/Flammable Atmosphere/Chemical – Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Chemical Reactions/ Electrocution/ Falls/Poor Lighting/Noise/Energy sources.