confined space rescue team equipment requirements

#Confined space rescue team equipment requirements verification#

Forestry Operations and Similar Activitiesĩ.5 Confined space entry program RESPONSIBILITIESĩ.8 Instruction HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND WORK PROCEDURESĩ.11 Qualifications IDENTIFICATION AND ENTRY PERMITSĩ.16 Record of permit LOCKOUT AND CONTROL OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCESĩ.18 Control of harmful substance in adjacent pipingĩ.22 Alternative measures of control or isolation of adjacent pipingĩ.23 Discharge area VERIFICATION AND TESTINGĩ.26 Procedures and equipment CLEANING, PURGING, VENTING, INERTINGĩ.36 High hazard atmosphere, engulfment or entrapment RESCUEĩ.41 Rescue procedures LIFELINES, HARNESSES AND LIFTING EQUIPMENTĩ.45 Additional workers PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PRECAUTIONSĩ.46 Personal protective equipment ĩ.51 Non-sparking tools Confined Spaces Definitions Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature

Apply relevant industry standards for carrying out emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spacesĪll candidates who successfully complete all courses will receive a TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces (RQF) E-Certificate and a TQUK Level 2 Award in Working in Confined Spaces – High Risk (RQF) E-Certificate, a SOTA photo site card, valid for three years and a SOTA Breathing Apparatus E-Certificate valid for one year.Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

Use appropriate knowledge for carrying out emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces.

Use appropriate behaviour for carrying out emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces.

Use rescue equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

Prepare and use appropriate breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

Prepare to work safely in confined spaces under emergency conditions.

Apply relevant industry standards for working in high risk confined spacesĬonfined Space Emergency Rescue & Casualty Recovery:.

Use appropriate knowledge for working in high risk confined spaces.

Use appropriate behaviour for working in high risk confined spaces.Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.Prepare and use appropriate breathing apparatus for working (and escape) purposes in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.Prepare to enter and work safely in high risk confined spaces.Delegates will be expected to crawl through over 36 metres of variably sized and shaped tunnels under various simulated emergency conditions that include noise, limited light, and variable safe atmospheric conditions including smoke.Ĭourse Learning Outcomes and Competences: Practical exercises are completed using our purpose built confined space training simulator, within which delegates will descend/ascend and traverse a designated confined space, wearing an approved safety harness and breathing apparatus with face mask/hood.

The underpinning knowledge of Confined Space Legislation, identification of confined spaces and their associated hazards, confined space risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for Confined Space Operations and the legal requirement and importance of a Confined Space Rescue Plan. The course includes the principles of casualty packaging and handling within a confined space using specialist stretchers and casualty handling equipment, rigging and recovery systems, vertical rescue systems, Emergency First Aid and Oxygen Resuscitation equipment. This course utilises confined space rescue equipment involving training on Access Equipment (Tripod & Winch system, Rescue Retrievers), Confined Space Rescue harnesses, Atmospheric monitoring equipment, Ventilation, the use of Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (short/standard and extended duration sets and/or airline supply systems), Breathing Apparatus control procedures and the duties of the Top Person (Safety Attendant), Rescue Team member and Rescue Team leader. To not only enter, working and exit low, medium and high risk confined spaces safely, but to be able to enter and carry out a rescue as part of a team from within a confined space in an emergency situation. The aim of this course is to prepare candidates to act as a member of a Confined Space Rescue Team. Our Confined Space Rescue Courses are suitable for all personnel who are required to enter any confined space to assist or rescue an entrant in distress acting as part of a Confined Space Rescue Team. Course: TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces (RQF)ĭuration: 4 or 5 days (including TQUK Level 2 Award in Working in Confined Spaces High Risk (RQF) )

Confined space rescue team equipment requirements