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Confined Space Rescue
1 Day - Basic
This course is designed for those responsible for performing a rescue from a confined space. It is limited to those spaces that either have a LOW or MODERATE hazard atmosphere. It is for rescues which will be performed using only cable/winch systems. Rope systems will not be taught or covered in this course. It is for emergencies of a non-spinal nature using basic packaging techniques. This course will be instructed by someone who assesses and writes confined space hazard assessments and entry procedures, a Qualified Person as defined by WorkSafeBC Part 9.11.
Hard Lessons Learned
Applicable Regulations
Responsibilities of the Team
Communications
Classifying/Typing Confined Spaces – A Rescue Perspective
Rescue Priorities
Required Documentation
Rescue Hazards
Rescue Type and Methods
Rescue Systems
Rescue Equipment
Practical Exercises/Drills
Duration
8 Hours
Method of Instruction
Classroom/Written Exercises
Max Class Size
8 Students
EOCP CEU's
0.6
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NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
1. Hard Lessons Learned
A Review of Actual Incidents
2. Applicable Regulations
WorkSafe BC Regulatory Requirements
3. Responsibilities of the Team
Supervisor
Team Leader
Attendant/Standby Person
Air Supply Person
Rescuer
4. Communications
Systems
5. Classifying/Typing Confined Spaces – A Rescue Perspective
Definition
NFPA 1670
6 Point System
WorkSafe BC Classification System for Confined Spaces
6. Rescue Priorities
Pyramid of Priority
Pyramid of Survivability
The Rescue Quad
7. Required Documentation
Confined Space Entry Program
Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Entry Procedure
Confined Space Rescue Plan
Confined Space Entry Permit
8. Rescue Hazards
Hazards for the Rescuer
Hazards for the Entrant
Hazard Controls
9. Rescue Type and Methods
Self
External
Internal
10. Rescue Systems
Lifeline
Mainline
Safety Line/Belay Line
Mechanical Advantage
11. Rescue Equipment
Tripod
Self-Retracting Lifeline
Winch
12. Practical Exercises/Drills
Perform various rescues
Vertical
Vertical/Horizontal