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                                                     Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                         Appendix 8 – Emergency Response Plan
                                                                                                          Version: 9


Rescue from Confined Space
The use of on-Site cranes and elevated work platforms (EWP) may be considered in the rescue plan.
Specialist support may be identified as a requirement and the personnel and expertise contracted for the
duration of the risk. This may be specialist rope rescue or other as required.
On discovering a person requiring rescue from confined space, workers should follow the pre-approved
rescue plan;
   1. Stop or shut down any equipment in the area.
   2. Site assessed for Hazards.
   3. Assist anyone in danger if safe to do so;
       Do not enter a confined space without:
           •    Checking contamination levels
           •    Wearing a breathing apparatus / oxygen
   4. If harmful levels are present do not enter the space and wait for Emergency Services.
   5. If safe to enter the space implement rescue procedure using extraction method defined in the
       specific SWMS and Confined space permit.
   6. Ring emergency number (000) and call Emergency Control Structure on the UHF if appropriate
       and if safe to do so stating:
           a. EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY (UHF)
           b. Organisation, callers name and position (000)
           c. Exact location of the emergency
           d. What is the number casualties
           e. Evacuation actions being taken
           f.   Answer any questions if possible
   7. Scene to be made safe.
   8. If directed, stand by to assist with rescue.
   9. Await further instructions from Emergency Services Representative.




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