RESCUE

CONFINED SPACE TYPES CHART Rescue Training, Practice and Preplanning

Compliance Tips for Rescue Teams and Employers

confined space types chart

CS TYPE 3
Top Portal

for rescue training, practice and preplanning purposes

Rocos Confined Space Types Chart illustrates six types of confined spaces that encompass all of the criteria for representative spaces as referenced in OSHAs 1910.146 Confined Space Regulation.

Restricted (24inches or less)

CS TYPE 5

Bottom Portal

Restricted (24inches or less)

CS TYPE 1

Side Portal

Restricted (24inches or less)

CS Type 1 CS Type 2 CS Type 3 CS Type 4

Side Portal; Restricted (24inches or less) Side Portal; Unrestricted (greater than 24inches) Top Portal; Restricted (24inches or less) Top Portal; Unrestricted (greater than 24inches) Bottom Portal; Restricted (24inches or less) Bottom Portal; Unrestricted (greater than 24inches)

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CS Type 5 CS Type 6

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REPRESENTATIVE SPACES FOR RESCUE PRACTICE (1910.146 App F)

CS TYPE 4
Top Portal
Unrestricted (greater than 24inches)

Teams may practice in representative spaces that are worst case or most restrictive with respect to internal configuration, elevation, and portal size.

INTERNAL CONFIGURATION
Open no obstacles, barriers, or obstructions (ex: water tank) Obstructed contains obstructions that a rescuer would have to maneuver around

ELEVATION
Elevated entrance to opening or portal is above grade by 4 feet or more (usually requires high angle rescue capabilities in packaging and transporting patient to the ground) NonElevated less than 4 feet above grade

CS TYPE 6
Bottom Portal
Unrestricted (greater than 24inches)

PORTAL SIZE
Restricted portal of 24inches or less (too small for SCBA and normal spinal immobilization) Unrestricted portal greater than 24inches (allows for relatively free movement)

SPACE ACCESS
Horizontal portal is located on side of space (use of retrieval lines could be difficult) Vertical portal is located on top or bottom of space (rescuers must climb up or down to enter; use of special rope techniques or patient packaging may be required)

CS TYPE 2
Side Portal
Unrestricted (greater than 24inches)

Rocos legacy Types Practice Chart is included in NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications Standard.

OSHA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

OSHAs PermitRequired Confined Space Regulation requires employers to provide rescue services when employees must enter permit spaces. This checklist will highlight key rescue compliance points.
What is the availability of the rescue service? Is it unavailable in certain situations? Can immediate notification be provided to abort the entry? Does the rescue service meet all requirements of paragraph (k)(2)? If not, how soon? (Ref: #4 in previous checklist.) For offsite services, is the service willing to perform rescues at your workplace? Is an adequate (and timely) method of communication between the attendant, employer and rescue service available? How soon can the rescue service be dispatched to the site? If breathing air equipment is required, does the rescue service have an ample supply? Are procedures in place for rescuers to enter/exit/be retrieved within air supply limits? If a vertical entry over 5 feet in depth is required, can the rescue service properly perform entry rescues? Does the service have the technical knowledge and equipment to perform rope work or elevated rescue? Does the service have the necessary skills in medical evaluation, patient packaging and emergency response? Does the service have the necessary equipment to perform rescues, or must the equipment be provided by the employer or another source?

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS 1910.146 (k)

1. EVALUATE the rescue service:
Ability to respond in a timely manner considering the hazards identified.
Note: OSHAs Respiratory Standard (1910.134) requires standby rescuer(s) capable of immediate action when making IDLH entries or when IDLH atmospheres could quickly develop.

Proficiency with rescuerelated tasks and equipment and ability to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the types of spaces identified.

2. SELECT a rescue service that is:

Capable of reaching the victim(s) within a time frame that is appropriate for hazards identified. Equipped for and proficient in performing the needed rescue services.

3. FACILITATE the selected rescue service:

Inform rescue service of hazards that may be confronted. Provide access to all permit spaces so that the rescue service can develop appropriate rescue plans and practice rescue operations.

B. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Used to measure the rescue performance capabilities of the service or team and to determine if training/preparedness is adequate to affect a timely and effective rescue at the employers facility. 2. Critique of practice session can be used to identify and correct deficiencies in procedures, equipment, training or number of personnel. Are all members trained as permit space entrants (at minimum) including training in potential hazards of permit spaces, or representative spaces, from which rescue may be needed? Can team members recognize signs, symptoms and consequences of exposure? Is every team member provided and equipped to use the appropriate PPE, such as air equipment (SCBA/SAR) or fall protection equipment? Is every team member properly trained to perform required functions and make rescues? Trained to use any required rescue equipment such as ropes and backboards? Are team members trained in first aid and medical skills to treat victims overcome or injured by the types of hazards in the permit spaces on site? Can all team members perform their functions safely and efficiently? Are rescue personnel trained to focus on their own safety before considering the victim? If needed, can the rescue service properly test the atmosphere to determine if IDLH? Can personnel identify pertinent information such as entry permits, hot work permits, and MSDS? Has the rescue service been informed of any hazards that may arise from outside the space? If needed, can the team properly package and retrieve victims from a permit space that has a limited size opening (less than 24inches or 60.9cm in diameter), limited internal space, or internal obstacles or hazards? Can the rescue service safely perform an elevated (high angle) rescue? Does the rescue service have a plan for each of the kinds of permit spaces on site? Is the plan adequate for all types of rescue operations that may be needed?

4. PROVIDE for employees assigned rescue duties:

Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training for use. Training to perform the assigned rescue duties. Basic firstaid and CPR training. Rescue practice at least once every 12 months, by means of simulated rescue operations from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces.
Note: Representative spaces shall, with respect to opening size, configuration, and accessibility, simulate the types of permit spaces from which rescue is to be performed.

RESCUE TEAM EVALUATION CRITERIA

(NonMandatory Appendix F)
OSHA Note: Nonmandatory Appendix F contains examples of criteria which employers can use in evaluating prospective rescuers as required by paragraph (k)(1). Refer to Appendix F for more details on the required evaluations.

A. INITIAL EVALUATION
1. Is the rescue service adequately trained and equipped to perform permit space rescues of the kind needed at your facility? 2. Can the rescue service respond in a timely manner?
Note: If an offsite service is being considered, the employer must contact the service to plan and coordinate the evaluations required by the standard. Merely posting the services number or planning to rely on 911 would not comply with paragraph (k)(1).

Answering the questions below will assist employers in determining whether the rescue service is capable of performing rescues in the permit spaces at the employers workplace. What are the needs of the employer regarding rescue response times? (time for rescue service to receive notification, arrive at scene, setup and be ready for entry) IDLH (or potential IDLH) atmospheres require onsite standby rescue services. For lesser injuries (broken bones, abrasions), a response time of 10 or 15 minutes might be adequate. How quickly can the rescue team or service get from its location to rescue scene? (must consider travel time, traffic congestion, etc.)