Confined Space Rescue Course Description : Safety Management Systems

Confined Space Rescue

Overview: OSHA requires that employers who have permit spaces in their facilities in which employees will be working provide rescue and emergency services in case of an accident.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

The use of PPE necessary for making rescues.
The use of retrieval systems for non-entry rescue.
The entry permit system and the need to communicate the system for preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of the entry permit.
The hazards encountered while performing a confined space rescue.
Respiratory protection and the use of SCBA's.
How to perform the assigned rescue duties. Each member will have their own assigned duties.
Review of accidents common to Confined Spaces.
SKED usage and rescue from a confined space.
The requirements to practice a permit space rescue.

In a controlled simulated IDLH environment students will be required to:

Respond to a rescue alert
Evaluate the emergency and determine the correct rescue method
Determine the atmospheric hazards
Utilize the appropriate PPE
Enter the confined space
Perform a rescue on an unconscious victim
Evaluate victim once outside and administer proper first aid until medical personnel arrive on scene

CFR Reference:

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1)

29 CFR 1910.146(k)

29 CFR 1910.146(l)

Course Required by: OSHA

Written Exam: Written and hands on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Company specific.

Course Price: $166

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