Sometimes people get injured in small, confined spaces. Then, they need to rely on a rescue team to get them out and to safety. If you like helping people and saving lives, then confined space rescue might be a great career for you. The first step is to take a course in confined space rescue training. Here are the basic skills you can expect to learn.

Rappelling

Often, the confined spaces you will be rescuing people from will be below the surface level or down a drop. For example, you might rescue someone who has fallen into a natural crevice or a grain silo. The best way to get these people out is to rappel down. So you will learn how to safely repel, use a hook and pulley system, and so forth as a part of your rescue training.

Manipulative Techniques

Clearly, you cannot just hook an injured person's ankle to a pulley and reel them out of the space. You will have to use caution when getting them into a stable position and then hoisting them up. In your training, you will learn various techniques for doing this. You will also learn when to use each one — based on the nature of the person's injuries and how narrow the space is.

CPR

There may be times when the person you are rescuing is in critical condition and needs CPR right away, before you're able to bring them out of the confined space. You will therefore learn and be certified in CPR as a part of your confined space rescue training. 

Injury Assessment

An important part of performing any rescue is being able to assess the nature and severity of a person's injuries. You will learn a process to go through with each individual, which includes questions, quick tests to conduct, and observations to make. 

Personal Protective Equipment Regulations

As with any type of medical care or rescue operation, this type of work can cause you to become exposed to various pathogens — specifically, bloodborne pathogens. You will learn what personal protective equipment to use in certain situations and also how to use it. Gloves, face masks, and other items will be discussed.

If you would like to make a difference in people's lives and literally save lives for a living, consider enrolling in a confined space rescue training course. Backed with the right training and knowledge, you can excel in this demanding profession.

To learn more, contact a program that offers confined space entry and rescue training.

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