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Posted By cvjm
hello
we're planning to do some vessel cleaning - accessing from the bottom (side) manways. No real haz atmos issues but in the event of natural emergency (eg heart attack) - i'm wondering what rescue equipment we could use - other than leave IP in place and let emergency services treat and assist with removal. Rescue via top manway not possible.
Anyone got any experience of this?
thanks in advance
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Posted By Dave Merchant
Normally you'd put the IP in a confined space harness, and attach a rope lifeline to them which terminates outside the space (either on a winch or on a line of people, depending how much effort will be required to shift the casualty). However it sounds like you've gone beyond your in-house training and skills, and so you would be advised to 'get someone in' to help ensure the work is fully safe and legal.
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Posted By Helen C
Hi there,
Depending upon how uneven the invert is, how far the casualty is away from the opening and how awkward it is get the casualty out through the opening, it may be beneficial to put the casualty into a rescue stretcher.
There are a few good ones around at the moment that literally wrap around the casualty and therefore can be used where openings are too small for your average stretcher.
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Posted By Tabs
Dave has it right, there are lots of people who can help recommend equipment, supply it and then train you in its use. It all starts off free of charge, so I'd try that.
Consider making entry to the vessel a Permit to Work task too - so that the appropriate precautions are taken when you are not there to point them out.
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Posted By cvjm
thanks - yes the job has been fully risk assessed and will be covered by a permit on the day
i'll speak to a few suppliers
cheers
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Posted By Sally
'Mines rescue' are really good on this type of thing - just google them. We have this issue with entry into cylinders on a papermaking machine and the solution is a type of rescue stretcher which essentially encases the casualty and makes them easily transportable as a rigid board.
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Posted By cvjm
thanks
i was thinking of a board - but it would need to be narrow! and just kept it in the area
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