Confined Space Emergency Series - DVD

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

• 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. 26 minutes

Confined Space and the First Responder 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. 18 minutes.

Confined Space Technical Rescue
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. 19 minutes.