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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Does the confined space entrant need to use a harness and lifeline or retrieval system even when a trained rescue team is on site?

Yes. A retrieval system should be used whenever an entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval system creates a greater hazard to the entrant or does not contribute to the rescue effort.

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