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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning Pre-Entry » Establishing Rescue Teams   OSHA requires employers to establish a rescue team or arrange for an outside rescue team (typically a local fire department). [1915.12(e)] Many confined or enclosed space incidents result in multiple fatalities: the original victim and the would-be rescuer or rescuers. Workers must know how and when to attempt a rescue; it could be a matter of life and death. The following are rescue options and recommendations: Shipyard Rescue Team Outside Rescue Team Recommendations Figure 1: Rescue Team.   Shipyard Rescue Team A shipyard Rescue Team must:  Be trained in PPE use, first aid, CPR, rescue equipment, and duties of rescue, and informed of hazards associated with rescue at the employer's facility. [1915.12(e)(1)] Practice drills at least annually. [1915.12(e)(1)] Figure 2: Rescue Team. Back to Top Outside Rescue Team An Outside Rescue Team must: Be informed of hazards the team may encounter so the team may be trained and equipped. [1915.12(e)(2)] Note: The criteria for an in-house rescue can be used to evaluate the outside rescue services.   Figure 3: Outside rescue team. Back to Top Maritime Labor/Industry Recommendation The employer should ensure that either a visual or audio communication method is established between workers in these spaces and the assigned person or persons outside these spaces. Back to Top   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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