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Confined Space Entry Rescue Plan (GENERIC) Template (For Internal Rescue Services Only)

Prepared By: Prepared Date:
Approved By: Review Date:
Revised Date:

(NOTE: If rescue is done by an external entity, ensure they have assisted in the development and approved a similar procedure. Also, if the space requires specific rescue procedures due to configuration,location, etc, this template can not be used.)

1.0 PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines for deployment of safe and effective confined space rescue operations.


2.0 SCOPE:

This procedure applies to all confined space rescue activities conducted at (Insert Facility Name Here). The (Insert Facility Name Here) Confined Space Rescue Team will provide primary emergency rescue support for all permitrequired confined space entries conducted at (Insert Facility Name Here).

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
3.1 Managers:
• Provide resources to conduct confined space rescue.
• Assure rescue team members are properly trained and equipped.

3.2 Security: (may be different at your location)
• Assure all security personnel are trained in their roles in the rescue process.
• Maintainaccurate count of confined space rescue personnel on plant site at all times.
• Send out message via emergency radio (or other means – be specific) to terminate all full permit confined space entries if less than four qualified confined space rescue team members are on plant site.
• Notify confined space rescue team members via emergency radio (or other means – be specific) of confined spacerescue emergencies..
• Maintain an accurate record (time, location, type of emergency) for each confined space entry emergency.
• Maintain site security at the confined space rescue scene.

3.3 On Scene Commander:
Upon arriving on the scene, the first-Rescue Team member will assess the following and advise all other personal responding:
• What type of space is this?
• Arethere product storage hazards?
• Locate and secure the attendant or a reliable witness.
• Determine location and number of victims.
• Obtain blue prints, maps or have site personnel draw a sketch of the site.
• Determine the mechanisms of entrapment or nature of illness.
• Make a conscious decision as to this is a "rescue or recovery".
• Determine number of entrypoints and locations.
• Determine electrical/mechanical/chemical hazards.
• Is responsible for the entire site emergency.
• Directs the entire emergency on scene.
• Is involved in the development of the site strategy.
• Is responsible for the tactical activities and decisions.
• Remains at the site
• Communicates with the Incident Commander.

3.4 Rescue TeamMembers:
• Communicates with the On Scene Commander.
• Performs actions as directed by the On Scene Commander

3.5 Medical:
• Assure all Confined Space Rescue team personnel receive appropriate medical examinations.

4.0 PROCEDURE:
4.1 Notification:
• Upon notification of a confined space rescue situation, (who) will immediately dispatch the following via the emergency channel ofthe plant radio system:
• Rescue Truck (confined space rescue equipment cart) and all rescue personal
• Ambulance
• Call the local Fire Chief

4.2 Phase 1 Arrive On-Scene. Take Command. Size-Up.

4.21 THE PRIMARY ASSESSMENT
• Command should attempt to secure a responsible party or witness to the accident to determine exactly what happened.
• An immediateassessment of the hazards present to rescuers must be done.
• Command should determine how many victims have been affected.
• A victim assessment should be performed to determine how long the victims have been down, the mechanism of injury, and the survivability profile of the victim.
• An early decision must be made as to whether the operation will be run in the rescue or recovery...