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3.3 RETRIEVING THE VICTIM
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
If the enclosed space can be entered (check atmosphere):
• Carefully descend the ladder.
•Immediately look around the enclosed space for any obvious hazard.
• If the victim has made electrical contact, clear the victim from the hazard. If it appears that current is passing through the victim's body, do not touch the victim with any unprotected part of your body; use rubber, insulating gloves.
• Attach the retrieval line to the victim's harness.
•Center the victim under the enclosed space opening.
• Proceed out of the enclosed space and remove the ladder.
• Slowly raise the victim. Continuously watch the victim as he is being raised.
• Once the victim is clear of the enclosed space opening, gently set him/her on the ground and detach him/her from the retrieval line.
If the enclosed space cannot be entered (check atmosphere):
•Use the Remote Rescue System to remove the victim from the enclosed space.
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