Confined Space Rescue Plan – Part 1
We all agree that rescue in
Confined Spaces are often very challenging as its most hazardous among all
rescue activities and more over the Safety of Rescuers is most important.
What is Rescue, It means removing
victims from a hazardous of life-threatening situation to areas of safety or
treatment. Key functions are Locating and freeing victims and conveying them to
a place of safety, Administering First Aid as necessary. Restoring the accident
area to a safe condition.
Hazardous Atmospheres in Confined
Space
Atmospheres containing toxic or
corrosive vapors that may poison or injure the rescue worker. (Monitor required
oxygen) Atmospheres in which the Oxygen content has been diluted or depleted
until the atmosphere has too little Oxygen to support life.
The Parts of a Rescue Operation
Disengage victim from physical
restraint. Get the victim out of immediate danger. Determine the nature and
extent of injuries. Stabilize the victim and administer first aid/medical
assistance. Safely transport victim to medical facility. Stabilize emergency
scene. Wrap up. Returning emergency personnel, vehicles and equipment to
service is past of wrap up. Post incident evaluation. This is the part of
emergency operations that is too often overlooked.
The rescue methods
1. SELF - RESCUE 2. NON - ENTRY RESCUE 3.ENTRY – RESCUE
1. SELF - RESCUE : The entrants
are still able to escape from the space as quickly as possible.
Conscious and Alert. Able to
recognize his own sign / symptoms. Physically able to evacuate more rapidly. Not endangering anyone else. Able
to alert fellow workers.
2. NON - ENTRY RESCUE
Usually assist by Hole watch from
outside with equipment and other rescue aids are employed to assist in removing
endangered entrants. Entrant unconscious or unable to move. Entrant Give
Signal, Alert, call for help. „ Already prepared / emergency planning.
3.ENTRY – RESCUE
Needs rescuers entering the space
to retrieve the entrant and provide the victim with emergency assistance. Usually Rescue tools not available. Unnormal
Condition or Size, Panic etc. Serious Accident.
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