Confined Space (Permit-required) Rescue/ Emergency Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

PPE for rescues Head protection Foot protection Hearing protection 2b

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summary of key points Entry permits Rescue procedures Communications procedures 12a

Summary of key points Hazards PPE Retrieval equipment 12b

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