Rescue/ Emergency Services (Confined Space)

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Key Tags

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