Rescue & Emergency Services
The following requirements apply to employers who have employees enter permit spaces to perform rescue services.
The employer shall ensure that each member of the rescue service is provided with, and is trained to use properly, the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for making rescues from permit spaces.
Each member of the rescue service shall be trained to perform the assigned rescue duties.Each member of the rescue service shall also receive the training required of authorized entrants under paragraph (g) of this section.