CAUTION
Should the entrant become caught
around a corner or get snagged or
tangled, it may be necessary to enter the
confined space and assist the original
entrant. This should be considered a
new entry or rescue and all regulations
apply to the new entrant. E.g. Lifeline.
Be prepared for a rescue.
i. If the lifeline becomes tight or slack
during entry, communicate with the
entrant to determine whether there is a
problem. Correct the problem before
proceeding.
j.
The last 10 feet of the lifeline has a
red marker and should not be
unwound from the drum. This
length provide the required wrap on
the drum to properly anchor the
lifeline and insures that the lifeline
wrap direction is correct. Stop
extending the lifeline when you see
the red marker.
10.
Retrieving From Confined Space
When exiting from confined space, follow
this procedure:
a. Turn the winch crank arm clockwise to
retract the lifeline and retrieve the
entrant from the confined space.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the winch if turning the
handle counterclockwise retrieves
the lifeline. The internal brakes are
engaged only when the handle
operating direction retrieves the
lifeline when the handle is turned
clockwise.
b. Maintain communication with entrant
when preparing to retrieve and during
the retrieval process.
c. Turn the handle smoothly to maintain an
even retrieval rate.
d. If the winch handle turning load
increases suddenly, stop and
investigate. Determine the cause and
correct before continuing the retrieval.
Usually this occurrence is caused by the
load catching or snagging on something.
Release the snag before continuing. It
may be necessary to extend the line
slightly to release the snag.
e. Support the entrant or load after
retrieval and disconnect snap hook.
Figure 9 Cable Marker
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