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605 Confined Space Safety
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Confined Space Rescue Team Responsiblities

The Rescue Team members should meet the following requirements:

  • Complete a training drill using mannequins or personnel in a simulation of the confined space prior to the issuance of an entry permit for any confined space and at least annually after that;
Rescue teams must regularly practice.
  • Respond immediately to rescue calls from the attendant or any other person recognizing a need for rescue from the confined space;
  • In addition to emergency response training, receive the same training as that required of the authorized entrants; and
  • At least one member of the rescue team must hold current certification in first-aid and CPR.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-6 In addition to emergency response training, rescue team members must receive the same training as that required by _____.