Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response [Hardcover]

D. Alan Veasey (Author), Lisa Craft McCormick (Author), Barbara M. Hilyer (Author), Kenneth Oldfield (Author), Sam Hansen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071375589 | ISBN-13: 978-0071375580 | Publication Date: July 29, 2002 | Edition: 1

Using a scenario-based approach, the book will take trainees from ground zero through all the training requirements of the multiple standards relating to confined spaces. Confined Space Entry and Rescue provides the trainer with everything he/she needs to train those who will be working in a confined space.

The book will detail issues such as OSHA’s definitions of confined and permit-required confined spaces, confined space permitting, hazardous atmospheres in confined spaces and how to identify and monitor the air.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"…recommended for environmental health and safety officers and other personnel…a valuable addition to a corporate or personal library…" (E-STREAMS, September 2007)

"I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing this book and the accompanying CD. I strongly recommend it to anyone involved in confined space entry at the operational or training level." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, September 1, 2006) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

CD-ROM INCLUDES INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE AND VALUABLE PRACTICE TOOLS

EVERY SECOND COUNTS WHEN YOU’RE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING CONFINED SPACE ----HERE’S THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PERFORMING FLAWLESS RESCUES!

Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response utilizes a realistic scenario-based approach to teach you – and your staff -- the right way to respond to an incident involving a confined space. The authors provide intensive, step-by-step guidance through the challenging maze of training regulations, equipment needs, and procedures to keep your response team finely tuned and ready to go under any conditions.

You’ll find expert, detailed coverage of complex – and often confusing – topics such as:
* The basic components of rescue
* OSHA’s definitions of confined space entry
* Confined space entry permitting
* Assessing confined space hazards
* Hazardous atmosphere and how to protect inhabitants from it
* Air monitoring in confined spaces
* Selecting and using personal protective clothing
* The use of ropes and rigging

The CD-ROM includes the Instructor’s Guide along with lesson plans and useful practice tools such as worksheets, exercise handouts, performance checklists, diagrams and equipment lists for field exercise, blueprints for building field training structures, and guidelines for identifying rescue trainers and evaluating their competency as well as that of outside rescue teams.

Everything you need to effectively train those working in a confined space can truly be found within these pages and on the CD-ROM.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 486 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (July 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071375589
• ISBN-13: 978-0071375580
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,427,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE STOP RESCUE, October 1, 2002

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Chief Chris Nunnery (Lancaster, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response (Hardcover)

As a Fire Chief, I am pleased to find this quality textbook on the topic of Confined Space Rescue. The book is a great one for initial rescue training, and also is great reference material for refresher programs, and anyone going into confined space rescue. The pictures and the graphics do not require a "Ricky Rescue Engineering Degree" to understand the material. I believe that procedures and style of rescue presented in the material definitely cover all applicable standards and regulations. I recommend this book, the rating of the book exceeds 5 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response, August 28, 2006

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Wade M. Butterfield - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response (Paperback)

Very comprehensive, well laid out and easy to follow.

5.0 out of 5 stars Confined Space Entry Rescue, December 1, 2010

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Safety Scott - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response (Hardcover)

I received this book and it was in fantastic condition and just as the review was written. I would highly recommend this book!