CS : Confined Space :- Emergencies Do's and Don'ts

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Chapter : Confined Space 

Confined Space :- Emergencies Do's and Don'ts

Confined spaces can be dangerous places. The brief point below to gives a quick, refresher training on how to stay safe during a confined space emergency to the authorized attendants .

Do's in a Confined Space Emergency

• In a confined space emergency, the first thing you should do is report the situation immediately to the entry supervisor, who will notify the emergency rescue team.
• If the entrants can perform a self-rescue safely, keep in contact with them throughout the entire procedure, and assist them in any way possible without actually entering the space.
• If a nonentry rescue is required and you are trained, equipped, and authorized to perform a nonentry rescue, proceed with this procedure, keeping in constant contact with entrants.
• If the space must be entered to rescue entrants, keep in contact with entrants, if possible, let them know that help is on the way, and wait for the rescue team to arrive.

Don'ts in a Confined Space Emergency:

• Do not leave your post at the entry point to the confined space until the rescue team arrives.
• Do not allow anyone except the designated rescue team to enter a confined space in an emergency.

Importance

• Every year, confined space emergencies lead to many injuries and numerous fatalities.
• Accidents and deaths may be caused by atmospheres in the confined space that are flammable, toxic, or corrosive.

Never allow workers to attempt an entry rescue unless they are specially trained, properly equipped, and authorized to do so.