Three titles provide a comprehensive examination of response issues in a confined space emergency. Addresses the requirements of OSHA's
Permit-Required Confined Space Standard (29 CFR 1910.146), NFPA 1006,
Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1670,
Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents. Topics covered:
Understanding Confined Spaces
- Defines confined spaces and tells where they are likely to be found.
- Discusses the hazards associated with a confined space, including flammable and explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficient and oxygen enriched atmospheres, toxic atmospheres and physical hazards
- Explains the difference between non-permit and permit spaces
- Lists the elements of a confined space permit.
- Developing an entry plan
- Responsibilities of the entry supervisor, the entrant and the attendant
- Blinding and blanking; lockout/tagout;
- Atmospheric testing and ventilation. 26 minutes
Confined Space and the First Responder
Teaches the first responder, who typically is not trained or equipped to enter a confined space for rescue, how to deal with a confined space accident in a safe and effective manner. The first responder may be the attendant or may be fire or rescue personnel who are called to the rescue.
- Communicating with the entrant
- Calling for help
- Potential hazards inside and outside of the confined space area
- Establishing a command post
- Ventilation
- Size-up issues
- Explosion proof and intrinsically safe equipment
- Methods of victim retrieval without entering the space
- The dangers of an unprepared rescue. 18 minutes.
Confined Space Technical Rescue
Designed for personnel at the Technician Level who may be required to enter a confined space for rescue purposes. Covers both workplace and community incidents.
- Specialized equipment needed for a rescue team, including air monitoring instruments, protective clothing, specialized lighting, and retrieval systems
- Size-up issues
- Risk evaluation
- Entry procedures
- Rescue techniques
- Command and control activities. 19 minutes.
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