PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES

Emergencies

• Are provided with and trained in the proper use of personal protective and rescue equipment, including respirators
• Are trained to perform assigned rescue duties
• Have had authorized entrant's training.

This standard also requires that all rescuers be trained in first aid and CPR and, at a minimum, one rescue team member be currently certified in first aid and in CPR.

The employer also must ensure that practice rescue exercises are performed yearly, and that rescue services are provided access to permit spaces so that they can practice rescue operations. Rescuers also must be informed of the permit space hazards.