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Yes, with a couple of extra precautions.
- The rope should run over an edge for extra control.
- A line tender should be added to assist the primary belayer.
Can a munter hitch be used with a two-person load?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
What are three levels of protection required by OSHA for confined space entrants?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The three levels of protection required by OSHA for confined space entrants are:
1) Hazard Awareness2) Retrieval Equipment
3) Rescue Services
Does the confined space entrant need to use a harness and lifeline or retrieval system even when a trained rescue team is on site?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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.
When considering proper patient packaging, is the patient’s medical condition the only priority?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
No. The rescuer should also consider the size and configuration of the confined space (i.e., once packaged, will the patient and packaging fit through the opening?) as well as the rescue techniques to be used, the atmosphere inside the space and the exposure to hazards.
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