This course allows the participant to develop methods to conduct Confined Space Rescue activities safely and effectively.

Description:

This course is designed for Personnel whom may form part of a site Emergency Response Team, or whom are responsible for the rescue of person(s) from Confined Spaces.

Pre requisites:

Confined Space Entry Course and Level 2 First Aid.

Key Subject Areas:

>    Atmospheric/Physical Hazards
>    Emergency Procedures
>    Utilising Risk Assessments
>    Safety Principles of the Emergency Responder
>    Respiratory Protection Devices.
>    Personal Protective Equipment
>    Harnesses and Recovery Equipment
>    Ropes and Knots
>    Lifts and Carriest

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify Atmospheric and Physical Hazards associated with Confined Spaces.
2. Develop an Emergency Procedure for a designated Confined Space.
3. Conduct a Risk Assessment for a designated Confined Space, and apply Risk Control
    Principles to the outcome.
4. List the Safety principles for an Emergency Responder in relation to Confined Space.
5. Use Atmospheric Testing Equipment, Log results and determine whether a Confined Space
    is safe to enter, and what Exposure Standards apply.
6. Wear a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus set to enter a confined space, as well as to
    conduct an extraction from a Confined Space.
7. Identify the necessary PPE required for entry to a confined space based on a Risk
    Assessment.
8. Safely and effectively use a Confined Space Harness, a rescue Strop, and Lifting equipment
    in a controlled Confined Space Entry.
9. Extract a person from a Confined Space using correct lift and carry techniques.

Duration: 2 Days

Award:

TAFE issued transcript and certificate