Construction (offshore or onshore) and maritime personnel who may be required to enter into a confined space and perform a rescue.
Add Pre Requisites
None
Objective
The objective of this training is to instill the trainee:
- Knowledge pertaining to the practices and procedures to protect themselves from hazards of entry into permit required confined spaces, as per 29 CFR 1910.146.
- Knowledge of the legal ramifications of entering performing a confined space rescue and what PPE is needed to effect the rescue and the ability to conduct a confined space rescue, as per 29 CFR 1910.146.
Course content
The following topics will be covered during the training:
Entrant:
- Define Permit-Required Confined Space
- Identify the confined spaces in their workplace
- List the five main types of hazardous atmosphere
- Discuss physical hazards that may be encountered
- Complete an entry permit
- Discuss hazard control techniques
- Discuss when respirators are necessary
- Define the role of the Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor, and Rescuer
- Discuss response to emergencies
Rescue:
- Develop an effective Rescue Plan
- Use of specialized retrieval systems
- Using a Spine board
- Special rescue system consideration and evaluation
- Perform a vertical rescue/horizontal rescue
Exam
The trainee will be required to attain a minimum score of 70% on a written assessment. The trainee will also complete forms associated with confined spaces and successfully complete the practical assessment using rescue equipment to rescue a victim from a confined space.
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Permit Required Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Rescue
