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Safety Support and Rescue Teams

A typical rescue team will consist of three team members. One team
member will supervise, with the remaining two team members on
standby ready to effect rescue should the need arise. However, in some
circumstances, a larger rescue team may be required.

We can;
• Provide either confined space rescue teams, rope rescue teams or a
combination of the two using multi-skilled team members’ dependent on your
individual requirements
• Provide risk assessment, method statement, first aid risk assessment, safe system of
work and rescue plans
• Inspect the work space immediately prior to any work commencing to establish that
the risk assessment, method statement, safe system of work and rescue plan are
valid and sufficient
• Provide all relevant personnel with a task specific safety briefing
• Check all equipment is suitable and in safe working order
• Provide fall restraint and rope retrieval systems if required
• Monitor and supervise all personnel entering and exiting the work space
• Monitor the atmosphere of the confined space and advise if additional
precautions should be taken or if the work should be re-evaluated
• Should the rescue team be required to perform a rescue, the rescue plan will be
executed, and a safe rescue will be performed

“You must make suitable arrangements for emergency rescue which will depend on the nature of confined
space, the risks identified and the likely nature of an emergency rescue. You should not rely on the public
emergency services. You should consider accidents arising from a specified risk, and any other accident in
shich a person needs to be recovered from a confined space, for example incapacitiation following a fall.”
Source The Confined Space Regulations 1997 - Approved Code of Practice and guidance - Health and Safety Executive
Consultancy

The benefits of using our consultants include; protecting business
reputation, increased efficiency and productivity, ensuring workforce
safety, legislative compliance and independent, objective and
knowledgeable advice and information.

Whether it is for routine operation and maintenance or a one-off project, our
consultants will produce all the risk management documentation you require.
We can produce your company’s confined spaces policy and procedures. Our
consultants will then assist you in implementing them at your workplace. A good confined
space health and safety policy is imperative to embed a safe working
environment and culture.
Whatever your work activity, our consultants can deliver comprehensive inductions, toolbox
talks and safety briefings to your employees, contractors and/or site visitors. We will
compile details of the brief, a record of who attended and produce files for your records.
Our consultants can complete a comprehensive audit on your behalf to ensure a safe
working environment and compliance with regulations.
Upon completion of the audit you will be provided with a detailed report that will include any
recommendations that may improve the overall safety of your team or contractors working
on your behalf.

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