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