Confined space entry and rescue manual

Recently revised, the CMC Confined Space Entry Rescue Manual is the textbook for confined space rescue courses taught by the CMC School. It is the official textbook for the California State Fire Marshal’s state certified confined space rescue courses, and the training manual of choice for fire departments and industrial rescue teams nationwide. Chapter 8. Confined Space Entry _____ Occupational Health and Safety February 8, Page 6 Confined Space Entry Responsibilities, continued Rescue Personnel Confined space rescue personnel must be properly qualified for performing rescues, preferable including participation in . entry into confined spaces for general industry and the rescue service and shall be considered the basis for confined space rescue operations. For the purpose of emergency response, a confined space is defined as: • A space large enough for personnel to physically enter. • A space not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Confined space rescue is a very technical discipline with a wide variety of hazards that must be identified and mitigated. This field guide is a companion to the CMC Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual, Revised Second Edition. It is intended for use as a portable reference that can be taken to trainings, practice sessions and incidents. Confined Space Rescue a. Worker assigned to remain outside the confined space and be in constant contact with the workers inside. b. Know emergency rescue procedures. c. 60% of workers who die in confined spaces are would-be rescuers. d. Trained in use of emergency rescue equipment and PPE. e. Identify types of rescue: i. Non-Entry Rescue 1. New! Revised 2nd Edition CMC Rescue Staff Recently revised, the CMC Confined Space Entry Rescue Manual is the textbook for confined space rescue courses taught by the CMC Rescue School. It is the official textbook for the California State Fire Marshal's state certified confined space rescue courses, and the training manual of choice for fire departments and industrial rescue teams.

Recently revised, the CMC Confined Space Entry Rescue Manual is the textbook for confined space rescue courses taught by the CMC School. It is the official textbook for the California State Fire Marshal’s state certified confined space rescue courses, and the training manual of choice for fire departments and industrial rescue teams nationwide. Their input in refining this manual ensures that it contains the most practical, up-to-date information on laws and regulations for confined space entry, development of a rescue team, assessment and preparation for entry, organization of an emergency response, monitoring for and managing atmospheric and other hazards, rescue equipment, and patient transport. Permit Required Confined Space (OSHA ) Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor Rescue – Students’ Manual Health Safety Department International Union, UAW Revised January