Confined Space (Permit-required) Rescue/ Emergency Services

1. Confined Space(Permit-required)Rescue/Emergency Services

2. Entry permits - components • Space to be entered • Purpose of the entry • Date and authorized duration of the permit 1a

3. Entry permits - components • Names of authorized entrants • Names of attendants • Name of entry supervisor • Hazards of the permit space 1b

4. Entry permits - components • Measures used to isolate the permit space • Measures used to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry • Acceptable entry conditions 1c

5. Entry permits - components • Results of initial and periodic testing performed • Rescue and emergency services • Communication procedures 1d

6. Entry permits - components • Equipment required • Other pertinent safety information • Any other work permits 1e

7. PPE and rescue equipment • Chemical protective clothing • Eye and face protection • Respiratory protection 2a

8. PPE for rescues • Head protection • Foot protection • Hearing protection 2b

9. Retrieval systems • Retrieval equipment is necessary for non-entry rescue • Entrants must use chest or full-body harness • Retrieval line attachment locations 3a

10. 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

11. 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 4a

12. Entry permit system • Permit must be available to authorized entrants • Verify that all necessary equipment is in place • Ensure that entry procedures are understood 4b

13. 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 4c

14. Hazards of confined spaces • Engulfment • Hazardous atmospheres • oxygen deficient • oxygen enrichment • toxic contaminants • flammable contaminants 5a

15. Hazards of confined spaces • Safety and health hazards • Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 5b

16. Behavioral effects of hazards • Effects of oxygen deficient atmospheres • Signs that a person is breathing too much oxygen 6a

17. Behavioral effects of hazards • Effects of other hazard exposure • Signs of fatigue 6b

18. Performing assigned rescue duties • Employees responsible for rescue duties must be trained: • as authorized entrants • in specific rescue duties 7a

19. Material Safety Data Sheets • Know where MSDSs are located • Know how to interpret the information 8a

20. 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

21. First aid and CPR • Sources for training include: • Red Cross • American Heart Association • Insurance providers 9b

22. 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 10a

23. 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 11a

24. Summary of key points • Entry permits • Rescue procedures • Communications procedures 12a

25. Summary of key points • Hazards • PPE • Retrieval equipment 12b

26. Summary of key points • First aid and CPR • MSDSs • Practicing rescues 12c