Confined Space Casualty Extraction Training
Respond effectively to emergencies in medium-risk confined spaces, protecting yourself and others under pressure. You'll learn how to enter and exit confined spaces safely under emergency conditions, prepare and use breathing apparatus and rescue equipment in line with manufacturer requirements, and apply the correct techniques for extracting and recovering casualties. This course leads to a qualification valid for three years.
• Preparing for emergency confined space work
How to prepare safely for working in a confined space under emergency conditions, including equipment checks, role allocation and briefing procedures before entry begins.
• Safe entry and exit
How to enter and exit medium-risk confined spaces safely during an emergency, including the precautions required to prevent the rescuer becoming a casualty.
• Breathing apparatus
How to prepare and use breathing apparatus in line with manufacturer specifications, including pre-use checks, donning procedures and safe operation under emergency conditions.
• Rescue equipment
How to select, prepare and use rescue equipment safely in line with manufacturer instructions, including lifting and lowering devices, lines and casualty handling equipment.
• Emergency procedures
How to follow established emergency procedures during a confined space rescue, maintain communication with the entry controller and adapt to changing conditions during an active operation.
• Casualty rescue and recovery techniques
The practical techniques required to extract and recover casualties from medium-risk confined spaces, including appropriate handling methods and the behaviours required to protect both the casualty and the rescuer throughout.
• Assessment
Observed practical exercises covering entry, equipment use, emergency procedures and casualty extraction, evaluated by the course instructor.
Practical course combining equipment preparation and procedural briefing with scenario-based rescue exercises in a confined space environment, assessed by the course instructor.
Operatives and site workers who may be required to carry out emergency rescue operations in medium-risk confined spaces, including those designated as rescue team members for medium-risk environments.
Delegates must hold a valid Medium Risk Confined Space qualification and a valid First Aid certificate. Delegates must provide proof of both certifications prior to attendance.