Entry In Confined Spaces

Some companies do not have trained personnel for emergency rescue. They depend on others to conduct emergency rescues such as the Fire Department.

In this case, the Fire Department would need:

• To be familiar with the types of confined spaces located in the facility
• The hazards they may encounter
• The entry means into the confined spaces
• The types of rescue equipment to effect a rescue
• The types of PPE required for any potential rescue

Entry by Trained employees from the company – some companies have trained personnel within the company to conduct rescues. In this case:

• All members of the team must be specially trained in confined space rescue work
• The team must have at least one member certified in CPR and first aid
• All members of the team must be trained in the techniques and equipment for specific confined spaces.