204.08 Confined Space Rescue Flashcards
The purpose of this204.08 is?
to establish guidelines for the response of fire department personnel and equipment to confined space rescue incidents
This OSHA Regulation Standard regulates
entry into confined spaces for general industry and the rescue service and shall be considered
the basis for confined space rescue operations
Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
For the purpose of emergency response, a
confined space is defined as:
- A space large enough for personnel to physically enter.
- A space not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
- An area with limited entry and egress.
True of False:
confined space operations may also apply to basements and attics
True
True or False:
Due to the inherent dangers associated with these operations, the Phoenix Fire Department
Risk Management Profile shall not be applied to all confined space rescue operations and shall be
continuously re-assessed throughout the incident.
False:
Due to the inherent dangers associated with these operations, the Phoenix Fire Department
Risk Management Profile shall be applied to all confined space rescue operations and shall be
continuously re-assessed throughout the incident
What is the phased approach to confined space rescueoperations?
Arrival, Pre-entry operations, Entry operations, and Termination
In confined space operations the first arriving company officer shall
assume Command and begin an immediate sizeup
of the situation while isolating the immediate hazard area and denying entry to all
non-rescue personnel.
In Confined Space operations the first arriving TRT unit that is staffed with a TRT Company Officer should be assigned
Rescue Sector
In confined space operations Rescue Sector responsibilities include:
• Assuming technical rescue operations control.
• Identifying hazards and critical factors.
• Developing a rescue plan and back-up plan.
• Communicating with and directing TRT resources assigned to Rescue Sector.
• Informing Command of conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the
rescue operation.
For a Confined Space rescue considerations for Safety Officer include:
- One of the Regional Special Operations qualified Safety Officers.
- A Special Operations qualified Battalion Chief and/or FIT.
- Any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
true or false:
A Safety Officer shall be established prior to the implementation of any rescue plan
proposed by Rescue Sector.
True
For confined Space operations considerations for the Technical Advisor include:
- A Special Operations qualified Battalion Chief and/or FIT.
- One of the Regional Special Operations qualified Safety Officers.
- Any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
Size-up of a confined space rescue includes
A. Secure a witness or responsible party to assist in gathering information to determine
exactly what happened. If no witnesses are present, Command may have to look for
clues on the scene to determine what happened.
B. Assess the immediate and potential hazards to the rescuers.
C. Isolate immediate hazard area, secure the scene, and deny entry for all non-rescue
personnel.
D. Establish communications with victim(s) and determine if non-entry retrieval can be
made.
E. Assess on-scene capabilities and determine the need for additional resources.
Secondary assessment of a confined space rescue includes
A. Secure the entry permit and any other information about the confined space
including diagrams showing entry and egress locations.
B. Determine what products may be stored in the confined space and conduct a
HazMat assessment.
C. Determine known hazards present in the confined space; atmospheric, mechanical,
electrical, etc.
D. Assess the structural stability of the confined space.
the determination if this will be a RESCUE operation or a RECOVERY operation
based is based on
the survivability profile of the victim(s) which include factors such as the
location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.
