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How often must an in-house permit space rescue team practice a rescue?

At least once every 12 months.

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  1. At least once every 3 years
  2. Only after a real rescue
  3. At least once every 12 months ✔

Why: When an employer's own workers serve as the rescue team, they must practice permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, using dummies or people in real or similar spaces.

Huh, didn't know that: At least one rescuer must hold current first aid and CPR certification.

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Why do rescue teams train so often? Practice makes perfect.
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Answer: At least once every 12 months. When an employer's own workers serve as the rescue team, they must practice permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, using dummies or people in real or similar spaces.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-J/section-1910.146
    practice making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-J/section-1910.146
    Develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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