Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces

Safety: Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces

Most deaths occurred at the Confined Spaces are caused by:

- Emergency: Limited access, poor ventilation, lack of oxygen, toxic substances & gas, fire & explosion

- Being in a Confined Space without oxygen for more than 3 minutes

- Untrained individuals conducted the Rescue Operations

Categories of Rescue Procedures in Confined Spaces:

- Rescue Actions that must be taken immediately: When lack of oxygen, explosion & fire occur in Confined Spaces

- Rescue Actions that do not have to be taken immediately: When workers are injured

Rescue Procedures taken when an emergency occurs in Confined Spaces:

- Workers rescue themselves by removing themselves from the Confined Space & their actions are monitored by the Rescue Team from outside the Confined Space

- Workers rescue themselves by exiting the Confined Space using equipment (ropes, belts) operated by the Rescue Team from outside

- Rescue Team enters the Confined Space & rescues workers using the necessary equipment

For Rescue Procedures can be carried out properly in Confined Spaces, the workers & Rescue Teams must:

- Take the Confined Space, Emergency & Rescue Training before working in Confined Spaces

- Use PPE & special equipment when entering Confined Spaces

- Carry out the Confined Spaces Work Procedures & Safety Procedures

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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