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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TRAINING

Occupationally-oriented confined space rescue operations training presented in an easy learning environment.

The use of overhead slides to convey essential information and strengthen recall in actual confined space rescue entries.

Safety information to help protect you as a confined space rescue team member.

Information on how to activate occupational rescue plan.

Instructor demonstration of skill sequence and technique with emphasis on key point information.

Ample hands-on practice to develop knowledge, skill and confidence.

Positive reinforcement and feed-back from the instructor.

A maximum of 10 students per instructor

Scenario-based practice sessions that provide a sense of real-time involvement in a confined space rescue.

Information on retraining, how it is conducted and how to sign up.

The opportunity to fill out a class evaluation form and have it sent to ADANAC College of Emergency Management Programs.

An appropriate Certificate of Recognition upon completion.

Confined Space Rescue Basics

Confined space rescue can be hazardous and difficult.

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform basic rescues from confined spaces and assist emergency responders.
Successful completion of this class fulfills the confined space rescue training requirement stated in the Federal / Provincial regulations and follows the standards listed in NFPA 1670.

This course, Confined Space Rescue Operations, must be completed to obtain the knowledge and develop the skills you'll need to become a basic rescuer. This does not prepare students for all possible rescue situations and we recommend more advanced and continual training in the subject.

Confined Space Rescuer Prerequisites

Before taking this class you should have already completed confined space entrant and attendant training. In addition, before working as a rescuer, you may need to complete:

First Aid and CPR

Respiratory Protection

Hazardous Materials

The purpose of this course is to teach you how to perform rescues -- from conducting the initial assessment to controlling the hazards, packaging the patient and performing extrication.

Performing these tasks successfully involves a variety of knowledge and skills which must be practiced and perfected over time.

Confined Space Rescue Plans

One of the primary goals of any rescue effort is avoiding having rescuers become victims.

Planning begins with a written Rescue Plan. This document contains the general procedures and/or policies use to:

Mobilize the rescuers

Identify the team structure

Conduct a rescue.

Address and other safety considerations

There must be clear processes for notifying tam members and getting them and their equipment to the scene in a timely manner For example, rescuers may wear pagers or monitor radios as their means of notification or they may be alerted by a public address system within the plant of building. Equipment may be per-loaded onto vehicles to reduce response times.

Types of Confined Space Rescues

Self Rescue: Entrant evacuates the hazard assessment / permit space under their own power. This may be the result of an order to evacuate (made by the attendant or entry supervisor) or the entrant choosing to exit the space due to a safety concern or experiencing signs of exposure.

Non-entry (Attendant) Rescue: Entrant is removed from the space by the attendant or other co-workers using a lifeline and a mechanical advantage system such as hand-operated winch, Non-entry rescues prevent exposing additional people to hazards. A means of performing this type of rescue must be available when working in a hazard assessment/permit space over 10 feet deep or lesser heights involving an unusual risk of injury.

Entry Rescue: If the attendant cannot be removed by any other means, a rescue team enters the space and performs the rescue. The team may be and on-site, employee-based team or an off-site team such as the local fire department. Only properly trained and equipped rescuers can perform entry rescues. The requirements for the entry rescue teams are described in the COSH regulation - Canada Labour Code, Part 11 (SOR/86-304

Rescue Team Structure

Any team that wants to work effectively must have a structure. Every member of the team must know their responsibilities and who they report to.

Developed by fire departments, the ICS specifies a chain of command. No single position controls the activities if more than five members, which helps prevent confusion and redundancy.

The typical structure of a rescue team using the ICS model can be seen in Figure 1.




	INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TRAINING Confined Space Rescue Training [rescue basics][prerequisites][rescue plans][types of rescue][team structure] What to Expect Occupationally-oriented confined space rescue operations training presented in an easy learning environment. The use of overhead slides to convey essential information and strengthen recall in actual confined space rescue entries. Safety information to help protect you as a confined space rescue team member. Information on how to activate occupational rescue plan. Instructor demonstration of skill sequence and technique with emphasis on key point information. Ample hands-on practice to develop knowledge, skill and confidence. Positive reinforcement and feed-back from the instructor. A maximum of 10 students per instructor Scenario-based practice sessions that provide a sense of real-time involvement in a confined space rescue. Information on retraining, how it is conducted and how to sign up. The opportunity to fill out a class evaluation form and have it sent to ADANAC College of Emergency Management Programs. An appropriate Certificate of Recognition upon completion. Confined Space Rescue Basics Confined space rescue can be hazardous and difficult. This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform basic rescues from confined spaces and assist emergency responders. Successful completion of this class fulfills the confined space rescue training requirement stated in the Federal / Provincial regulations and follows the standards listed in NFPA 1670. This course, Confined Space Rescue Operations, must be completed to obtain the knowledge and develop the skills you'll need to become a basic rescuer. This does not prepare students for all possible rescue situations and we recommend more advanced and continual training in the subject. Confined Space Rescuer Prerequisites Before taking this class you should have already completed confined space entrant and attendant training. In addition, before working as a rescuer, you may need to complete: First Aid and CPR Respiratory Protection Hazardous Materials The purpose of this course is to teach you how to perform rescues -- from conducting the initial assessment to controlling the hazards, packaging the patient and performing extrication. Performing these tasks successfully involves a variety of knowledge and skills which must be practiced and perfected over time. Confined Space Rescue Plans One of the primary goals of any rescue effort is avoiding having rescuers become victims. Planning begins with a written Rescue Plan. This document contains the general procedures and/or policies use to: Mobilize the rescuers Identify the team structure Conduct a rescue. Address and other safety considerations There must be clear processes for notifying tam members and getting them and their equipment to the scene in a timely manner For example, rescuers may wear pagers or monitor radios as their means of notification or they may be alerted by a public address system within the plant of building. Equipment may be per-loaded onto vehicles to reduce response times. Types of Confined Space Rescues Self Rescue: Entrant evacuates the hazard assessment / permit space under their own power. This may be the result of an order to evacuate (made by the attendant or entry supervisor) or the entrant choosing to exit the space due to a safety concern or experiencing signs of exposure. Non-entry (Attendant) Rescue: Entrant is removed from the space by the attendant or other co-workers using a lifeline and a mechanical advantage system such as hand-operated winch, Non-entry rescues prevent exposing additional people to hazards. A means of performing this type of rescue must be available when working in a hazard assessment/permit space over 10 feet deep or lesser heights involving an unusual risk of injury. Entry Rescue: If the attendant cannot be removed by any other means, a rescue team enters the space and performs the rescue. The team may be and on-site, employee-based team or an off-site team such as the local fire department. Only properly trained and equipped rescuers can perform entry rescues. The requirements for the entry rescue teams are described in the COSH regulation - Canada Labour Code, Part 11 (SOR/86-304 Rescue Team Structure Any team that wants to work effectively must have a structure. Every member of the team must know their responsibilities and who they report to. Developed by fire departments, the ICS specifies a chain of command. No single position controls the activities if more than five members, which helps prevent confusion and redundancy. The typical structure of a rescue team using the ICS model can be seen in Figure 1.