Confined Space Rescue
This safety course is offered on a regular basis at our Safety Training facility in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, A CANDIDATE NEEDS TO PROVIDE
A valid email address.
First Aid Certification
Fall Protection Certification
Confined Space Entry Certification
Introduction
This 2 day course focuses on enhancing the ability of students to successfully perform a rescue from a confined space and is valuable information for anyone who may be involved in a confined space emergency. This course also focuses on the hazards associated with confined spaces, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations CSA Z1006-10 Management of Work in Confined Spaces and the proper equipment used in Confined Space Rescues. As a pre-requisite to completing this course, the student must have valid First Aid , Fall Protection, and Confined Space Entry Certificates.
Course Information
Duration: 2 day course
Components: Theory and Practical
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Phases of Confined Space Rescue
- Phase I: Preparation
- Phase II: Assessment
- Phase III: Pre-Entry Operations
- Phase IV: Entry and Rescue Operations
- Phase V: Termination
- Review
Chapter 2: Rescue Equipment, Knots & Systems
- Equipment Standards and Regulations
- Units of Measure
- Equipment Description and Capabilities
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Logs
- Washing Equipment
- Retiring Equipment
- Knots
- Patient Packaging
- Anchors
- Rescue Systems
- Rope Rescue System Analysis
- Review
Chapter 3: High Point Anchor Systems
- Tripods
- Lifting and Retrieval Devices
- Resultant Forces on High Anchor Points
- Review
Chapter 4: Communications
- Commonly Used Hand Signals
- Light Signals
- Portable Radios
- Wire Communications Systems
- Components of a Typical Confined Space Communication System
- Review
Chapter 5: Permitting Confined Spaces
- Reasons for Permitting a Confined Space
- Requirements of a Confined Space Entry Permit
- Review
Chapter 6: Review
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- CSA Standards Z1006-10
Exam
Practical
The practical portion of the Confined Space Rescue course consists of a multitude of exercise situations. In this exercise, students will have the opportunity to practice Confined Space Rescue using all Equipment and Procedures discussed in theory portion. Students will follow the Phases of a Confined Space Rescue, which include Preparation, Assessment, Pre-entry operations, Entry and rescue operations and Termination and will be provided with the appropriate equipment to carry out a confined space rescue.
