Compare Safety Providers: Why More Clients Trust JLN Safety
When workers enter confined spaces like tanks, silos, or underground vaults, the risks are serious – and the margin for error is slim. That’s where the JLN Safety Confined Space Rescue teams come in. If an incident happens, every second counts.
At JLN Safety, we provide highly trained, well-equipped standby rescue teams across Connecticut, and the Nation. Here’s what you need to know about confined space rescue – and why having a team like ours onsite can save lives.
What Defines a Confined Space?
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), a confined space is an area that:
- Is large enough for a worker to enter and perform assigned work
- Has limited or restricted means for entry and exit
- Is not designed for continuous occupancy
Examples of confined spaces include:
- Storage tanks
- Silos
- Utility vaults
- Pipelines
- Sewers
- Underground tunnels
- Boilers
If the space contains additional hazards—like toxic gases, low oxygen, or risk of engulfment—it may also be classified as a permit-required confined space, triggering specific OSHA compliance requirements.
The Risks of Confined Space Entry
Confined spaces present unique and often invisible dangers. Without the right precautions, workers are exposed to:
Hazardous Atmospheres:
- Oxygen-deficient air
- Toxic gases or fumes
- Flammable atmospheres
Engulfment:
- Loose materials like sand, grain, or liquids that can entrap or suffocate workers
Entrapment:
- Internal configurations that can trap workers, such as narrow tunnels or converging walls
The tragic reality? Many confined space fatalities happen during rescue attempts – often when untrained coworkers rush in without proper equipment or planning.
OSHA Requirements for Rescue Services During Confined Space Work
If your facility conducts permit-required confined space entry, OSHA requires that you have a rescue plan in place.
Per 29 CFR 1910.146(k), employers must:
- Have trained rescue personnel available at the worksite or nearby
- Ensure rescue teams are equipped with appropriate gear
- Conduct annual rescue drills
- Provide access to permit space entry plans so the rescue team understands potential hazards
OSHA also mandates that rescue teams must be able to respond in a timely manner – meaning you need a team that is on standby, on-site, and ready to deploy immediately.
Why a Trained Standby Rescue Team Saves Lives
In a confined space emergency, response time is everything. Realistically, you have approximately 8 minutes to retrieve an individual once they have become unconscious. Waiting for offsite emergency services can cost precious minutes. A trained standby rescue team already onsite can:
- Deploy within seconds
- Use specialized rescue equipment
- Navigate complex entry points
- Perform air monitoring and ventilation
- Provide first aid and medical support until EMS arrives
Having a professional rescue team on standby dramatically improves survival rates and protects your workers from additional risk.
What Makes JLN Safety Different?
At JLN Safety, we don’t just meet OSHA’s confined space rescue requirements – we exceed them.
- Rescue Gear You Can Trust: Our teams deploy with top-tier equipment from CMC Rescue, a global leader in rescue tools and gear.
- Trained by Industry Leaders: Our rescue specialists undergo rigorous training at respected facilities – including the JLN Safety Training Center, an NFPA Training Facility, where national instructors and agencies like CMC Rescue conduct real-world confined space rescue courses.
- Experience Across Multiple Industries: From power generation plants to construction sites and municipal utilities, we’re trusted by industrial clients across the Northeast for reliable standby rescue coverage.
- Proactive Hazard Monitoring: We don’t just sit in a trailer waiting for a call. Our teams routinely assess site conditions, stay engaged with ongoing operations, and help prevent incidents before they happen.
Contact JLN Safety for Standby Rescue Services
If your team is preparing for confined space entry, don’t leave safety to chance. JLN Safety provides responsive, professional, and fully compliant confined space rescue services.
Call us today at 1-855-SAF-EJLN to schedule standby coverage for your next project.
Your Partner in Prevention – JLN Safety.