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RESULTS-ORITNTED Training Description
Course Duration
2 Days
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Course Average Passing Rate
97%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
Rescue Man operations represent one of the highest-risk activities in any emergency response program. Approximately 60% of confined space fatalities in the United States are rescuers who died attempting to save others — entering a hazardous atmosphere without proper atmospheric assessment, without correct respiratory protection, or without a structured rescue plan. The rescue man who rushes in without following the correct procedure does not save the casualty. They become a second casualty in an already critical incident, compounding the tragedy and stretching the remaining emergency response capacity.
This training course develops the comprehensive rescue competency required of personnel designated as Rescue Men in industrial, construction, oil and gas, and facility management environments — covering confined space rescue, atmospheric hazard recognition, non-entry retrieval, entry rescue under supervision, casualty extraction techniques, first aid at the rescue point, and emergency coordination. The course is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146: Permit-Required Confined Spaces — paragraph (k), which establishes detailed rescue service requirements including training obligations, equipment proficiency, and timely response capability — and NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 7: Confined Space Search and Rescue. Rescuer professional qualifications follow NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. UK confined space rescue requirements follow the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and L101: Safe Work in Confined Spaces Approved Code of Practice. The course integrates ISO 45001:2018: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems, applying Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control — HIRARC and Root Cause Analysis — RCA throughout.
Key Learning Objectives
Apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) rescue service requirements and the Rescue Man's legal obligations
Classify confined spaces and identify hazard types requiring rescue team standby
Conduct pre-rescue atmospheric assessment using multi-gas detection equipment
Apply non-entry retrieval as the preferred rescue method per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
Set up and operate tripod, winch, and retrieval systems for vertical and horizontal extraction
Apply correct respiratory protection selection for rescue in IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health — atmospheres
Execute casualty extraction techniques for incapacitated persons in confined spaces under supervision
Apply first aid and hemorrhage control at the rescue point before EMS arrival
Apply HIRARC to rescue scene assessment and dynamic risk management
Coordinate rescue communications, emergency services notification, and incident command interface
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Rescue Man Operations
60% of confined space fatalities are rescuers — the primary justification for structured rescue man training
Rescue Man legal obligations per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) — training, equipment proficiency, and timely response
NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents — awareness, operations, and technician levels
NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications — rescue man competency requirements
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and L101: Safe Work in Confined Spaces — UK rescue obligations
Non-entry rescue preference — OSHA requires non-entry retrieval wherever feasible before entry rescue
The rescue man's primary rule — never enter until the atmosphere is verified safe or correct SCBA is donned
2. Confined Space Classification and Hazard Recognition
Confined space definition per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 — large enough to enter, limited entry and exit, not designed for continuous occupancy
Permit-required confined space — contains or has potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard
Non-permit confined space — no atmospheric or physical hazards present
Atmospheric hazards — oxygen deficiency below 19.5%, oxygen enrichment above 23.5%, flammable atmosphere above 10% LEL, and toxic atmospheres above OEL
Physical hazards — engulfment, entrapment, mechanical energy, and flooding
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health — atmosphere definition and rescue response implication
Common rescue scenarios — atmospheric incapacitation, physical entrapment, and cardiac arrest inside confined spaces
Applying HIRARC to rescue scene assessment before any response action
3. Atmospheric Monitoring for Rescue Operations
Multi-gas detector use — simultaneous O₂, LEL, CO, and H₂S measurement
Calibration and bump test of gas detectors before each rescue standby shift
Atmospheric testing sequence — oxygen first, then flammable gas, then toxic gases
Testing locations — top, middle, and bottom of the space to detect stratification
Continuous monitoring during rescue operations — alarm set points and evacuation triggers
Atmosphere change recognition during rescue — immediate evacuation if conditions deteriorate
Ventilation as a rescue support tool — forced air ventilation to improve atmosphere before entry
Ventilation limitations — never use ventilation alone to justify entry without ongoing monitoring
4. Rescue Equipment — Selection and Inspection
Tripod rescue system — base frame, legs, head pulley, and positioning for vertical confined space access
Winch and hand-operated retrieval device — load rating, cable inspection, and brake function test
Retrieval lines — rated capacity, condition inspection, and attachment to casualty harness
Full-body rescue harness — donning sequence, fit check, and attachment point selection
SCBA — Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus — cylinder pressure check, mask seal test, and duration calculation
Supplied air respirator — airline system for extended rescue operations in IDLH atmospheres
Rescue stretcher and basket — for horizontal extraction of incapacitated casualties
Rescue kit inspection before each standby period — documented equipment serviceability check
Equipment storage and maintenance — dry storage, post-use inspection, and replacement schedule
5. Non-Entry Rescue and Retrieval Operations
Non-entry rescue — the preferred method per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 whenever feasible
Non-entry retrieval system setup — tripod positioning over the entry point, winch rigging, and retrieval line attachment
Retrieval line pre-connection — casualty must wear a retrieval harness before entry for non-entry rescue to be possible
Winch operation — controlled raise, speed management to prevent casualty impact on entry structure
Guiding the casualty through the entry point during winch retrieval
Non-entry retrieval limitations — not feasible for entrapment, congested spaces, or unharnesses casualties
Decision point — when non-entry fails, transition to entry rescue with correct respiratory protection
6. Entry Rescue Operations Under Supervision
Entry rescue authorization — only after atmospheric assessment confirms safe atmosphere or SCBA is donned
SCBA donning sequence under time pressure — practiced until proficient at donning within 60 seconds
Entry rescue team minimum size — NFPA 1670 recommends no fewer than six members for confined space rescue
Rescuer tethering — maintaining a retrieval line on the rescuer during entry for non-entry extraction if required
Locating the casualty — systematic search pattern in low-visibility conditions
Casualty assessment inside the space — responsiveness, breathing, and visible injury
Moving the casualty to the extraction point — drag techniques for incapacitated persons in confined spaces under supervision
Rescuer air supply management — monitoring SCBA cylinder pressure and withdrawing before low-pressure alarm activates
7. Casualty Extraction Techniques
Vertical extraction — harness attachment, winch lift, and guided exit through the entry point
Horizontal extraction — drag to horizontal exit using a rescue stretcher or bodily drag technique
Packaging the casualty — securing the incapacitated person to the rescue stretcher before extraction
Spinal precaution during extraction — maintaining head and neck alignment for suspected spinal injury
Extraction through restricted openings — body positioning to navigate narrow entry hatches and manways
Two-rescuer carry techniques — for moving the casualty from the extraction point to the treatment area
Handover to first aid or EMS — transferring the casualty without releasing spinal precautions
8. First Aid at the Rescue Point
Primary survey at the rescue point — airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure — ABCDE
Airway management — head tilt, chin lift, and jaw thrust for the unconscious casualty
CPR initiation — rescue breathing and chest compressions for the non-breathing casualty
AED — Automated External Defibrillator — use for cardiac arrest following extraction
Hemorrhage control — tourniquet and wound packing for traumatic injuries identified at the rescue point
Oxygen administration — high-flow O₂ for casualties extracted from oxygen-deficient atmospheres
Recovery position for the unconscious breathing casualty — preventing airway obstruction while awaiting EMS
Casualty handover to EMS — verbal report including atmosphere exposure, extraction duration, and interventions applied
9. Rescue Communications and Incident Command
Rescue team roles — Rescue Team Leader, Entry Rescuer, Attendant, Equipment Operator, and EMS Liaison
Attendant responsibilities — monitoring the entrant, maintaining communication, and initiating rescue activation
Communication equipment — radio protocol, hand signals for SCBA operations, and lifeline tug signals
Emergency services activation — calling promptly, providing location, casualty count, and hazard type
Incident command interface — rescue team integration with site emergency response plan and ICS structure
Rescue abort criteria — conditions requiring immediate withdrawal of all rescuers from the space
Post-rescue scene preservation — maintaining the scene for incident investigation after casualty is safe
10. Rescue Planning and Pre-Entry Preparation
Rescue pre-plan — developed for each permit-required confined space before work commences
Rescue pre-plan content — space dimensions, entry points, hazards, extraction method, and equipment list
Rescue standby positioning — rescue team stationed at the entry point before any confined space entry begins
Equipment staging — all rescue equipment set up and verified before the first entrant enters
Rescue drill requirement per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv) — practice rescue drills at least annually
Drill debrief — reviewing drill performance against the rescue pre-plan and identifying improvement actions
Rescue response time — rescue team capable of reaching the casualty within the time appropriate to the identified hazard
11. HSE and Quality Management Integration
Rescue Man training as an emergency preparedness obligation per ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.2
Rescue team competency records per ISO 9001 — training completion, drill records, and equipment inspection logs
Rescue equipment inspection and maintenance records — documented pre-use checks and periodic service records
Near-miss and rescue incident reporting through the HSE management system per ISO 45001:2018
Applying RCA to rescue failures and near-miss events — identifying procedural, equipment, and training root causes
Applying PDCA — Plan-Do-Check-Act to improve rescue team readiness and response quality
12. Case Studies and Group Discussions
Case studies from rescue fatalities in Middle East oil and gas, construction, and industrial environments where untrained rescuers became secondary casualties and the importance of proper rescue man training in protecting both casualties and rescuers
Group discussion on rescue challenges in regional environments including managing rescue standby in extreme heat during GCC outdoor confined space operations, and coordinating rescue response across multilingual teams
Integrated rescue simulation — teams respond to a presented confined space casualty scenario, conduct atmospheric assessment, set up the tripod retrieval system, execute non-entry retrieval, apply first aid, and coordinate EMS handover — debriefed by the facilitator against OSHA 1910.146 and NFPA 1670 criteria
1. Introduction to Rescue Man Operations
60% of confined space fatalities are rescuers — the primary justification for structured rescue man training
Rescue Man legal obligations per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) — training, equipment proficiency, and timely response
NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents — awareness, operations, and technician levels
NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications — rescue man competency requirements
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and L101: Safe Work in Confined Spaces — UK rescue obligations
Non-entry rescue preference — OSHA requires non-entry retrieval wherever feasible before entry rescue
The rescue man's primary rule — never enter until the atmosphere is verified safe or correct SCBA is donned
2. Confined Space Classification and Hazard Recognition
Confined space definition per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 — large enough to enter, limited entry and exit, not designed for continuous occupancy
Permit-required confined space — contains or has potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard
Non-permit confined space — no atmospheric or physical hazards present
Atmospheric hazards — oxygen deficiency below 19.5%, oxygen enrichment above 23.5%, flammable atmosphere above 10% LEL, and toxic atmospheres above OEL
Physical hazards — engulfment, entrapment, mechanical energy, and flooding
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health — atmosphere definition and rescue response implication
Common rescue scenarios — atmospheric incapacitation, physical entrapment, and cardiac arrest inside confined spaces
Applying HIRARC to rescue scene assessment before any response action
3. Atmospheric Monitoring for Rescue Operations
Multi-gas detector use — simultaneous O₂, LEL, CO, and H₂S measurement
Calibration and bump test of gas detectors before each rescue standby shift
Atmospheric testing sequence — oxygen first, then flammable gas, then toxic gases
Testing locations — top, middle, and bottom of the space to detect stratification
Continuous monitoring during rescue operations — alarm set points and evacuation triggers
Atmosphere change recognition during rescue — immediate evacuation if conditions deteriorate
Ventilation as a rescue support tool — forced air ventilation to improve atmosphere before entry
Ventilation limitations — never use ventilation alone to justify entry without ongoing monitoring
4. Rescue Equipment — Selection and Inspection
Tripod rescue system — base frame, legs, head pulley, and positioning for vertical confined space access
Winch and hand-operated retrieval device — load rating, cable inspection, and brake function test
Retrieval lines — rated capacity, condition inspection, and attachment to casualty harness
Full-body rescue harness — donning sequence, fit check, and attachment point selection
SCBA — Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus — cylinder pressure check, mask seal test, and duration calculation
Supplied air respirator — airline system for extended rescue operations in IDLH atmospheres
Rescue stretcher and basket — for horizontal extraction of incapacitated casualties
Rescue kit inspection before each standby period — documented equipment serviceability check
Equipment storage and maintenance — dry storage, post-use inspection, and replacement schedule
5. Non-Entry Rescue and Retrieval Operations
Non-entry rescue — the preferred method per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 whenever feasible
Non-entry retrieval system setup — tripod positioning over the entry point, winch rigging, and retrieval line attachment
Retrieval line pre-connection — casualty must wear a retrieval harness before entry for non-entry rescue to be possible
Winch operation — controlled raise, speed management to prevent casualty impact on entry structure
Guiding the casualty through the entry point during winch retrieval
Non-entry retrieval limitations — not feasible for entrapment, congested spaces, or unharnesses casualties
Decision point — when non-entry fails, transition to entry rescue with correct respiratory protection
6. Entry Rescue Operations Under Supervision
Entry rescue authorization — only after atmospheric assessment confirms safe atmosphere or SCBA is donned
SCBA donning sequence under time pressure — practiced until proficient at donning within 60 seconds
Entry rescue team minimum size — NFPA 1670 recommends no fewer than six members for confined space rescue
Rescuer tethering — maintaining a retrieval line on the rescuer during entry for non-entry extraction if required
Locating the casualty — systematic search pattern in low-visibility conditions
Casualty assessment inside the space — responsiveness, breathing, and visible injury
Moving the casualty to the extraction point — drag techniques for incapacitated persons in confined spaces under supervision
Rescuer air supply management — monitoring SCBA cylinder pressure and withdrawing before low-pressure alarm activates
7. Casualty Extraction Techniques
Vertical extraction — harness attachment, winch lift, and guided exit through the entry point
Horizontal extraction — drag to horizontal exit using a rescue stretcher or bodily drag technique
Packaging the casualty — securing the incapacitated person to the rescue stretcher before extraction
Spinal precaution during extraction — maintaining head and neck alignment for suspected spinal injury
Extraction through restricted openings — body positioning to navigate narrow entry hatches and manways
Two-rescuer carry techniques — for moving the casualty from the extraction point to the treatment area
Handover to first aid or EMS — transferring the casualty without releasing spinal precautions
8. First Aid at the Rescue Point
Primary survey at the rescue point — airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure — ABCDE
Airway management — head tilt, chin lift, and jaw thrust for the unconscious casualty
CPR initiation — rescue breathing and chest compressions for the non-breathing casualty
AED — Automated External Defibrillator — use for cardiac arrest following extraction
Hemorrhage control — tourniquet and wound packing for traumatic injuries identified at the rescue point
Oxygen administration — high-flow O₂ for casualties extracted from oxygen-deficient atmospheres
Recovery position for the unconscious breathing casualty — preventing airway obstruction while awaiting EMS
Casualty handover to EMS — verbal report including atmosphere exposure, extraction duration, and interventions applied
9. Rescue Communications and Incident Command
Rescue team roles — Rescue Team Leader, Entry Rescuer, Attendant, Equipment Operator, and EMS Liaison
Attendant responsibilities — monitoring the entrant, maintaining communication, and initiating rescue activation
Communication equipment — radio protocol, hand signals for SCBA operations, and lifeline tug signals
Emergency services activation — calling promptly, providing location, casualty count, and hazard type
Incident command interface — rescue team integration with site emergency response plan and ICS structure
Rescue abort criteria — conditions requiring immediate withdrawal of all rescuers from the space
Post-rescue scene preservation — maintaining the scene for incident investigation after casualty is safe
10. Rescue Planning and Pre-Entry Preparation
Rescue pre-plan — developed for each permit-required confined space before work commences
Rescue pre-plan content — space dimensions, entry points, hazards, extraction method, and equipment list
Rescue standby positioning — rescue team stationed at the entry point before any confined space entry begins
Equipment staging — all rescue equipment set up and verified before the first entrant enters
Rescue drill requirement per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv) — practice rescue drills at least annually
Drill debrief — reviewing drill performance against the rescue pre-plan and identifying improvement actions
Rescue response time — rescue team capable of reaching the casualty within the time appropriate to the identified hazard
11. HSE and Quality Management Integration
Rescue Man training as an emergency preparedness obligation per ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.2
Rescue team competency records per ISO 9001 — training completion, drill records, and equipment inspection logs
Rescue equipment inspection and maintenance records — documented pre-use checks and periodic service records
Near-miss and rescue incident reporting through the HSE management system per ISO 45001:2018
Applying RCA to rescue failures and near-miss events — identifying procedural, equipment, and training root causes
Applying PDCA — Plan-Do-Check-Act to improve rescue team readiness and response quality
12. Case Studies and Group Discussions
Case studies from rescue fatalities in Middle East oil and gas, construction, and industrial environments where untrained rescuers became secondary casualties and the importance of proper rescue man training in protecting both casualties and rescuers
Group discussion on rescue challenges in regional environments including managing rescue standby in extreme heat during GCC outdoor confined space operations, and coordinating rescue response across multilingual teams
Integrated rescue simulation — teams respond to a presented confined space casualty scenario, conduct atmospheric assessment, set up the tripod retrieval system, execute non-entry retrieval, apply first aid, and coordinate EMS handover — debriefed by the facilitator against OSHA 1910.146 and NFPA 1670 criteria
Group Exercises
Rescue pre-plan development workshop — teams develop a complete rescue pre-plan for a presented confined space, covering hazard profile, extraction method, equipment list, team roles, communication protocol, and EMS interface — reviewed against OSHA 1910.146 and NFPA 1670 requirements
Rescue incident investigation exercise — groups apply RCA to a presented confined space double fatality where a rescuer became a secondary casualty, identify root causes across atmospheric assessment, respiratory protection, and rescue procedure, and develop a corrective action plan
Gained Core Technical Skills
Ability to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) rescue service requirements and the Rescue Man's legal training and response obligations
Proficiency in classifying confined spaces, identifying atmospheric and physical hazards, and applying HIRARC to rescue scene assessment
Competency in operating multi-gas detection equipment — calibration, testing sequence, stratification testing, and continuous monitoring during rescue
Skill in setting up and operating tripod, winch, and retrieval systems for non-entry vertical and horizontal casualty extraction
Ability to don SCBA within 60 seconds, manage cylinder pressure during entry rescue, and withdraw before low-pressure alarm
Proficiency in casualty extraction techniques — vertical harness extraction, horizontal drag, rescue stretcher packaging, and spinal precaution maintenance
Competency in applying ABCDE first aid assessment, CPR, AED use, hemorrhage control, and oxygen administration at the rescue point
Skill in rescue team communication — radio protocol, tug signals, attendant monitoring, EMS activation, and incident command interface
Ability to develop and execute rescue pre-plans, conduct annual rescue drills per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv), and apply RCA to rescue near-misses and incidents
Services Geographical Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or at our client's facility (On-Site), Covering All Saudi Arabia Cities and Locations:
Targeted Audience
Emergency response team members designated as Rescue Men for confined space and industrial rescue operations
Safety officers and HSE engineers responsible for managing rescue team readiness, equipment, and drill programs
Maintenance supervisors and operations personnel designated as rescue standby during confined space work
Confined space attendants who need entry rescue competency to fulfill their standby and response obligations
Fire brigade and industrial emergency response team members responsible for on-site technical rescue capability
Any professional formally designated in the site emergency response plan as a Rescue Man for confined space or industrial casualty extraction
Practical Assessment
Atmospheric monitoring practical — demonstrating correct multi-gas detector calibration, testing sequence, stratification testing locations, and correct interpretation of results against acceptance criteria
Non-entry retrieval practical — setting up the tripod system, attaching the retrieval line, operating the winch, and extracting a simulated casualty from a vertical confined space entry point
Rescue scenario practical — responding to a presented confined space casualty scenario under supervision, applying HIRARC, donning SCBA, locating the casualty, applying first aid, and coordinating EMS notification
Knowledge Assessment
Regulatory questions per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k) and NFPA 1670 — rescue service training obligation, non-entry rescue preference, IDLH atmosphere definition, and minimum rescue team size per NFPA 1670
Atmospheric monitoring questions — acceptable O₂ range, LEL threshold for entry, gas testing sequence, continuous monitoring alarm trigger, and ventilation limitation
Equipment and extraction questions — tripod setup sequence, retrieval line pre-connection requirement, SCBA cylinder pressure monitoring rule, and spinal precaution during extraction
First aid and communication questions — ABCDE primary survey sequence, AED use trigger after extraction, casualty handover content, and rescue abort criteria
Why Choose This Course
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(k), NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, L101, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 9001
Addresses the 60% rescuer fatality statistic directly — developing rescue men who follow correct procedure rather than instinct
Non-entry rescue, tripod setup, SCBA donning, and casualty extraction are all practiced under simulation — not just described
Atmospheric monitoring competency is developed to operational standard — correct testing sequence, stratification testing, and continuous monitoring during rescue
First aid integration at the rescue point — ABCDE, CPR, AED, hemorrhage control, and oxygen administration — is included as a core rescue man competency
Incorporates Middle East rescue challenges including extreme heat impact on SCBA duration, multilingual rescue team communication, and rescue standby management during GCC petrochemical confined space operations
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
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