Confined Space Rescue Services

Many companies rely on 911 and local emergency responders as their confined space rescue plan. OSHA does make it possible to utilize local emergency crews as a compliant confined space rescue plan, but it’s worth noting how difficult it is to satisfy all the requirements – it’s a practical impossibility in most cases.

An employer relying on local emergency services to satisfy OSHA standards must meet three primary requirements:

• Ensure the responder can arrive at the site in a timely manner (usually only a few minutes);
• Ensure the responder has the appropriate training and equipment to enter the specific confined space;
• Ensure the responder has proficiency in the needed rescue services.

In most cases, OSHA has established 3-6 minutes as an appropriate response time, so you can see why it’s so challenging to meet the standards for using 911 services as a confined space rescue plan. For even more explanation on the shortcomings of using local emergency services as your CSR plan, read our blog Why 911 Can’t Be Your Confined Space Rescue Plan. 

Many companies rely on local emergency services for assistance.  OSHA has stated that not all emergency responders are trained or equipped to conduct confined space rescues.

OSHA has set up useful guidelines for employers and emergency service providers to follow for confined space rescue. Guidelines aren’t a substitute for a trained confined space rescue team.

With an experienced rescue team, you’ll know that your confined space entrants are protected.. SITEX’s confined space rescue technicians are experienced professionals. They have the training needed to provide a safe environment for workers.

Remember, just because a rescue team can be part of your team or a local emergency response team, doesn’t mean they should be given the circumstances.

SITEX Confined Space Technicians offer:

• At a minimum: medical training in first aid, CPR, and AED (EMTs also available)
• Full-time, experienced rescue professionals
• Nationwide availability
• Evaluation, pre-planning, and pre-rigging of each rescue job for fast responses and safe work environments

Depending on the site and project, you may need a specific type of rescue service.  Some of the more specific types of rescue services include:

• High Angle Rescue
• Rope Rescue
• Immediate Danger to Life or Health (IDLH) Rescue
• Standby Rescue Services

Talk to an Expert About CSR Services for Your Worksite

SITEX has deep industry experience. We ensure safety compliance and reduce risk for our clients. We protect workers with certified experts, proven solutions, training, and the right equipment for any job in any industry.

Having the right personnel at the right place at the right time is what SITEX safety rescue services are all about. Our teams have the expertise to pre-plan space entry and the experience to oversee potentially dangerous workplace tasks.

SITEX provides the personnel and equipment that it takes to mitigate the risks posed by confined spaces, and by using SITEX as a third-party confined space rescue partner, you limit and share your liability for any incidents.

SITEX On-Site Rescue Services Include:

• Rescue team staffing for any rescue job, 2-10 person teams
• Confined space & high-angle technician
• Minimum medical training in first aid, CPR & AED (EMTs available)
• Full-time, experienced rescue professionals
• Evaluation, pre-planning, and pre-rigging for each job
• Confined Space Assessment and Rescue Plans
• Complete inventory and classification of all confined spaces within your facility
• Compliance with OSHA 1910.146 requirements
• Pre-planning the most effective and efficient means of rescue in case of emergency