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3.1 ENCLOSED SPACE RESCUE
Enabling Objective: Describe the provisions and requirements of Con Edison's enclosed space rescue and resuscitation program.
The enclosed space rescue and resuscitation
program describes the rescue and resuscitation
techniques to be followed when an underground worker requires assistance to be removed from an enclosed space. This procedure applies to all
employees (entrants and attendants & Contractors) who work in electric transmission and distribution
enclosed spaces. Examples of situations that may require rescue or resuscitation include:
• Illness (of a degree to preclude self-rescue)
• Injury (burns or fractures)
• Unconsciousness (physical blow, electric shock or heart attack)
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