RESCUE FROM A CONFINED SPACE TRAINING
This product is designed for personnel across the energy sector who require a theoretical understanding and awareness of Confined Spaces*, associated hazards and guidance. *Confined Space Definition: Any space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions within the space or nearby. A space that is large enough and so configured that a person can bodily enter and perform assigned work and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous human occupancy. Note: Where regional legislative differences occur, information, including definitions should be pertinent to the region in which the training is being delivered.
What
are the entry requirements?
Learners
must hold a valid OPITO Approved Confined Space Entry certificate.
What are the medical entry requirements?
Training
activities contained within this Product may include physically demanding and
potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such
activities must be capable of participating fully.
Learning Outcomes
OIS-308 Rescue from a Confined Space – Theory
1. Applicable
regional legislation and guidelines for emergency arrangements
2. Hazards
associated with confined spaces
3. Common
causes of confined space emergencies
4. Safe
Systems of work for confined spaces (incl. PTW where applicable)
5. Emergency
response communication
6. Roles
and Responsibilities for emergency arrangements
7. Emergency
Rescue Plans
8. Rescuer
safety
9. Fire
safety
10. Rescue
and resuscitation equipment
11. SCBA
equipment and how to don and doff
12. Confined
space rescue techniques
OIS-309 Rescue from a Confined Space – Practical
1. Creation
of a scenario-based rescues plan
2. Pre
use emergency equipment checks
3. Donning
and use of full SCBA set
4. Execution
of a scenario-based rescues plans using appropriate rescue techniques
5. Communication
using appropriate methods
6. Use
of emergency rescue equipment
7. Use
of resuscitation equipment
Certificate has a 3-year validity.