C.S.E.R. Confined Space Entry & Rescue

Course Program

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Course Description

This comprehensive training program prepares employees to perform confined space entry rescues when professional rescue services are unavailable or untrained. The course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) and NFPA 1670 standards, emphasizing hazard recognition, rescue procedures, and the development of a Confined Space Rescue Team.

  • Confined Space Rescue Procedures and Techniques:
    Covers the recognition of confined spaces and associated hazards, including rescue planning, non-entry retrieval procedures, emergency response implementation, and safe entry rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Atmospheric Monitoring and Scene Safety:
    Explains the importance of continuous atmospheric monitoring for oxygen levels, flammability, and toxic substances while maintaining site control, scene management, and personnel protection during rescue operations.
  • Victim Rescue and Emergency Medical Coordination:
    Reviews victim packaging procedures, patient movement techniques, emergency medical coordination, and the transfer of critical information to responding medical personnel during confined space incidents.
  • Rescue Team Roles and Responsibilities:
    Defines the responsibilities of rescue entrants, backup entrants, attendants, and team leaders while addressing communication, accountability, and operational coordination during confined space rescue incidents.
  • Responder Health, Safety, and Medical Surveillance:
    Focuses on managing the physical and psychological challenges faced by confined space rescuers and the importance of medical surveillance programs to support responder health and operational readiness.
  • Practical Confined Space Rescue Skills Development:
    Provides hands-on training in confined space entry procedures, rescue techniques, equipment operation, victim packaging, and the safe use of rescue systems during emergency response scenarios.

Certifications Obtained Upon Completion

Certificate of Completion for Confined Space Entry Rescue TrainingCompliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) and NFPA 1670 standards

Regulatory Citations

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) (Permit-Required Confined Spaces)OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout)NFPA 1670 (Confined Space Rescue Standards)ANSI Standards for confined space safety

Additional Notes

This course is ideal for employees tasked with confined space rescue operations in the absence of professional rescue services.Emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance, safety, and the practical development of a Confined Space Rescue Team.