Rescuing workers experiencing an emergency in a Confined Space is a challenging, potentially dangerous task and requires careful planning and preparation. Actions to save workers in Confined Spaces can only be carried out by properly trained personnel and teams. Actions to save a person from a Confined Space must not be performed by personnel who are not trained and have no experience in rescue.
Several steps can be taken by Safety Officers, Emergency Response Teams and employers to save workers in Confined Spaces:
- The owner of the company must have an Emergency Response Plan which describes the procedures for rescuing workers in Confined Spaces. This plan should contain procedures for calling Rescue Team, identifying Confined Space emergencies, and providing rescue and First Aid
- Workers working in Confined Spaces must take training related to Confined Spaces: how to handle emergencies and use emergency equipment (PPE, Respiratory Equipment, ropes, and others)
- The owner of the company must call the party who can provide Rescue and Emergency Services quickly in the event of an emergency. The company owner has to appoint specific personnel and team to perform this task.
- Before entering the Confined Space, the Rescue Team must first conduct a rescue assessment to determine the safest and most effective action to save workers in an emergency
- Some type of Rescue Equipment must be used to remove workers from the Confined Space
- The Rescue Team – both leaders and members – must coordinate with each other to ensure that they are aware of the safety measures to take
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