OP 4540 Confined Space Rescue

Question 1

Define a confined space

Answer 1

• big enough to enter
• limited entrance/exit
• not designed for long term occupancy

Question 2

What makes something a permit required confined space?

Answer 2

• inward converging walls
• possibility of engulfment
• any other Hazardous environment

Question 3

5 things that can make a Confined Space hazardous

Answer 3

• Any IDLH
• Flammable vapors about 10% of LEL
• Airborn contaminates exceeding LEL or cant see past 5’
• O2 below 19.5 or 23.5
• Radiological

Question 4

Tactical Elements of Confined Space

Answer 4

Command
Medical
Rescue
Hazards

Question 5

On Scene information for confined space

Answer 5

Standard (just say what you see while you continue to gather info)
Stage and best access

Question 6

Information you should include in a size up

Answer 6

Type of confined space (permit)
Number of victims/location
Additional resources
Hazards
Rescue mode and if we can conduct non entry rescue

Question 7

Duties that need to be completed by Hazards

Answer 7

• control/mark utilities (lock out tag out)
• monitor area
• ventilation
• set up zones

Question 8

Where are the recordings of atmosphere conditions logged

Answer 8

Rescue/entry permit (505)

Question 9

Lighting in and around a confined space must be…

Answer 9

Approved and intrinsically safe

Question 10

Rescue Group duties at a confined space

Answer 10

• stabilize the scene if need be
• set up retrieval system/fall protection
• affect rescue
• assure site/access control

Question 11

Fall protection or travel limiter needed for anyone within how close of vertical opening

Answer 11

6’

Question 12

What does the entry team consist of and they work for who?

Answer 12

Entrants and attendants who work for entry team leader

Question 13

What safety requirements need to be put in place at confined space?

Answer 13

• for every entrant there needs to be a backup entrant
• tanks/vessels should be entered from side when possible
• need designated comms
• need approved breather for IDLH

Question 14

Who can activate backup rescuers?

Answer 14

Entry Team Unit Leader

Question 15

Priorities for Confined space for first on scene

Answer 15

Identify type of space (above/below graded, ventilated, permit/vs no permit)
Identify number of pts, their status and RP intel
Identify command structure and start response
Hazards present, controlled, monitored
Possibility of non-entry rescue (ladder/rope)
Determine Rescue or recovery mode
Start 505

Question 16

What is the PACE plan of a confined space?

Answer 16

Primary - first on scene with non entry rescue
Alternate - Entry rescue by support and USAR capabilities
Contingency - USAR plan (USAR’s problem)
Emergency - USAR plan

Question 17

Support companies are trained to make a rescue with what type of scenario?

Answer 17

Can use a rope system without getting tangled up
Can fit two rescuers in space including patient
Don’t have to profile and take off SCBA
Line of sight
Hazards are known, controlled and mitigated

Question 18

Type of monitoring needed at a confined space and the location

Answer 18

General monitoring - around the site
Perimeter monitoring - around the space
Confined space monitoring - on in the space and one at entrance
Personal monitoring - needs a monitor in addition to the back up team

Question 19

Phases of a confined space rescue

Answer 19

Phase 1 - refresher/training
Phase 2 - Assessment (pre-rescue plan/tactical review)
Phase 3 - Pre Entry operations (505, lock out tag out, ventilation, pre-entry briefing)
Phase 4 - Entry and Rescue
Phase 5 - Termination (AAR, File permit with VCFD)