Jake Hoffman tells of the tasks that first-due responders to a confined-space incident should tackle in advance of the arrival of the technical rescue team. Although many fire departments have ...

Don’t wait for a team to be in need of a confined space rescue without having prepared a comprehensive plan. Relying on Fire Departments for Confined Space Rescue Plans It is common to think one ...

That’s why OSHA — the Occupational Safety and Health Administration — requires a confined space rescue team and rescue plan in place for new construction. These teams are critical because ...

Working with a confined space rescue team means they start with an assessment of the space and keep that knowledge handy if danger arises. Confined space rescue plans shouldn’t be an afterthought.