Pat Rhodes

Insights Into Confined Space Rescue Pat Rhodes

There are numerous high quality training manuals on the market today that address the typical OSHA driven requirements for confined space rescue. It was never my intent to write an additional one. This book is simply my sharing of perceptions on a few confined space considerations that I have personally encountered during my career of rescue work in and around the confined space environment. It should also be noted that this book is an extension of my previous book A Practitioner's Study About Rope Rescue Rigging. I have included some direct rigging information from the Practitioner's Study About Rope Rescue Rigging, and in a few instances, such as the sections addressing knot craft and highlines, I have added changes and/or improvements to the rigging practices that are directly taken from the Practitioner's Study. My prime central belief in the confined space realm is; never become complacent. Confined space work must be researched, calculated and absolutely accountable. Ultimately, I would say my most important central foundation in this world of rescue is...study and practice daily, as much as possible, ongoing and never ending. These considerations are the driving force behind this book. It would be foolhardy for me to attempt a publication that claims to have all the answers for confined space rescue. However, I can share with you some of my personal experiences, favorite knots and evolving rigging concepts in hopes that you may find some bit of information that you can use and possibly add to your bag-of-tricks.-Pat Rhodes-