WELLINGTON COUNTY CONFINED SPACE

Learning Outcomes The participant will:  Assess hazards associated with Confined Space Entry  Identify a Confined Space Operations entry level according to the Occupational Health and Safety Guide  Demonstrate tying required knots used in Confined Space Entry  Demonstrate wrap 3 pull 2 anchor  Demonstrate a belay system  Demonstrate use of air cart system  Discuss lock out / tag out procedures

NFPA 1670, LEVELS OF COMPETENCIES 1. Awareness: First on scene first responders. First crew on scene completes size-up & determines what assistance is required. This level is non entry. 2. Operations: Responders able to recognize hazards, equipment use & technical ability to safely support & participate in the rescue under the guidance of a Technician 3. Technician: Trained responder with capability to safely & effectively coordinate, perform & supervise technical rescue

What is a Confine Space? Occupational Health & Safety Act definition: A space to which or from which access or egress is restricted & in which access or egress is restricted & in which, because of its construction, location or contents or the work activity therein, a hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fume or an oxygen-deficient atmosphere may occur

What is a Confine Space In proposed legislation, a confine space is also defined as a fully or partially enclosed space, A. That is not designed, constructed, or intended for human occupancy, & B. In which atmospheric hazards may occur because of its construction, location, or contents or because of the work being done in it.

What is a Confine Space? Section 21 Advisory Committee further definition for the purpose of the fire service: A confine Space is any areas not designed for human occupancy that has limited means of egress, normally having only one way in or out.

OPERATIONS LEVEL OBJECTIVES  Scene Size-up, stabilize scene & equipment before patient contact.  Determine if this incident is a confine space rescue  Where possible communicate with patient, establish medical condition & entrapment.  If entry into space required request for assistance (Technical Rescue Support)  Site control & determine through size-up hazards on scene  When possible, perform non entry rescue  Recognize different types of confine spaces

CREW EXERCISE  Participants place into 2 crews  Take 20 minutes  Use provided picture of confined spaces  Using flip chart paper provided, determine what physical hazards a first responder must consider.  Present in front of the class

PICTURE ONE

PICTURE TWO

Managing a Confined Space Emergency Size-Up 1) Assess Environment 2) Assess Patient 3) Assess Equipment 4) Assess Personnel

ASSESS ENVIRONMENT  Assess surrounding area for hazardous conditions that may pose a risk during approach  Evaluate physical & atmospheric hazards & remove & reduce their impact  Conditions may dictate techniques used

ASSESS PATIENT  Evaluate injuries & status of the patient  Is there a site safety plan or permit available  Determine nature of the accident  Can patient assist in his/her own rescue  Consider implications of the location  Number of patients  Rescue or Recovery  Transfer patient information to EMS

ASSESS EQUIPMENT  Designate a staging area & get organized  Utilize fall protection, harness, lockout/Tagout procedure, hazard assessment, hazmat protection, & other appropriate PPE

ASSESS PERSONNEL  Successful rescue operations require teamwork  Assess competency & skills of each individual  Assign tasks to personnel based on strengths of team member Wayne states ”Turn the Heat up in the dorm”

Regulations, Standards, Legislation & Section 21 Guidelines  NFPA 1670: standards on Operations & Training for Technical Rescues Incidents  Ontario Firefighter Standards  Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Industrial OHSA – Confined Space Regulation  OHSA – Firefighter Guidance Notes #6-5 (17), Confined Space Rescue 6-16 (48) Machinery Lockout during Emergency response