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We are to work in a basement with only one form of access and egress (we are only surveying), I have been into the area to assess oxygen content etc with MSA Gas Monitor and lighting levels. We are to use a 3 man team anyway with the usual forms of communication 3 way radios.
I think it reasonable not to use lanyard and winch because of the odd obstructions of walls, doors and pipes.
The surveyors will each carry a personal gas monitor, what I am asking is others opinions on whether it is un-reasonable to use / have access rescue BA as part of the risk assessment as his area has been regularly accessed in the past by the occupier without the need for this.
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I guess the main question is what the access actually is. If it is a top down entrance using a vertical ladder, I would say the winch may be necessary to extract an injured person. However if it is a more conventional staircase and a casualty could be carried out by the emergency services if necessary then I would say there is no need.
In my opinion the question should be "How can I extract a potentially unconscious casualty from this area".
Hope that helps.
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Like ashley, it depends entirely on the environment. If this is a poky little space under a diesel generator house, with a very high water table the risks are totally different to the basement of a large department store on the High Street.
Your own risk assessment carried out in conjunction with those who know the building well must be your best guide.
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