Confined Space Simple Rescue

Pre-requisite Confined Space Entry: ESC and Saga Confined Space Pre-Entry with Tending Worker

This course is intended for workers who may have to enter and perform a confined space non-entry or simple rescue at their workplaces.

It provides all the information they need to safely enter and rescue a co-worker from a non-hazardous confined space.

The course includes both a theory and a practical section.

The trainee should understand:

The trainee should be able to demonstrate that they understand basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated by participating in a vertical and horizontal non-entry and simple rescue from a confined space.
Please note: this is not a Confined Space Technical Rescue course.

The basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with “non-entry” and “simple” rescues, both vertical and horizontal, from restricted and confined spaces.

The criteria defining a non-entry and simple rescue.

The elements of a confined space rescue plan.

Be aware of the personnel, tools, and equipment needed to perform a vertical and horizontal non-entry and simple rescue.

The actions required to perform a non-entry and simple rescue are to avoid causing further harm to the casualty.

PPE: Students should bring coveralls, hard hat, work boots, and gloves