16-Hour Confined Space Entry/Basic Rescue Course Topics: Hazard Recognition (All Workers) Respiratory Protection Program Air Monitoring Equipment and Testing Lockout/Tagout Rescue Training Permit System Special Equipment and Tools Retrieval Systems (Horizontal & Vertical) Written Program (Entry and Rescue Plan) Rescue Incident Management System

Basic vertical and horizontal angle rescue rope techniques adapted to confined space applications form the core of this course. Students are taught how to extricate, package, and rescue a patient in a safe and efficient manner. Group discussions address questions about assessing the victim's injuries and the dangers presented by the space. In addition, a confined space rescue incident management system is taught and used to manage the rescue effort. This course makes extensive use of hands-on training through equipment use and multiple scenario driven field exercise.