Confined Space Emergency Series
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Three titles provide a comprehensive examination of response issues in a confined space emergency. Addresses the requirements of OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard (29 CFR 1910.146), NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents.
Topics covered:
Understanding Confined Spaces (26 minutes)
- Defines confined spaces and tells where they are likely to be found.
- Discusses the hazards associated with a confined space, including flammable and explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficient and oxygen enriched atmospheres, toxic atmospheres and physical hazards.
- Explains the difference between non-permit and permit spaces.
- Lists the elements of a confined space permit.
- Developing an entry plan.
- Responsibilities of the entry supervisor, the entrant and the attendant.
- Blinding and blanking; lockout/tagout.
- Atmospheric testing and ventilation.
Confined Space and the First Responder (18 minutes): Teaches the first responder, who typically is not trained or equipped to enter a confined space for rescue, how to deal with a confined space accident in a safe and effective manner. The first responder may be the attendant or may be fire or rescue personnel who are called to the rescue.
- Communicating with the entrant
- Calling for help
- Potential hazards inside and outside of the confined space area
- Establishing a command post
- Ventilation
- Size-up issues
- Explosion proof and intrinsically safe equipment
- Methods of victim retrieval without entering the space
- The dangers of an unprepared rescue
Confined Space Technical Rescue (19 minutes): Designed for personnel at the Technician Level who may be required to enter a confined space for rescue purposes. Covers both workplace and community incidents.
- Specialized equipment needed for a rescue team, including air monitoring instruments, protective clothing, specialized lighting, and retrieval systems
- Size-up issues
- Risk evaluation
- Entry procedures
- Rescue techniques
- Command and control activities
DC8550
SpecificationsEmergency Film Group, 2010
3 DVDs
63 minutes, fully narrated