CONFINED SPACE KITS

From confined space entry systems to confined space retrieval systems, PK Safety features products from a variety of brands such as BW Honeywell, FrenchCreek, RKI, Frontline Fall Protection, mPower, and DBI-SALA.

For more information about individual Confined Space Safety Equipment or rescue products, follow the links to their pages. For personalized recommendations or answers to your safety questions, you can contact PK Safety’s team of experts online or by phone.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is in a confined space entry kit?

Each confined space entry kit offers critical tools and components to ensure safe entry and effective retrieval operations. These kits include:

• Tripod systems with mount brackets for secure anchor points during rescues.
• Gas detectors to monitor air quality and detect hazardous atmospheres.
• Ventilation blower with ducting to ensure proper air circulation.
• Full body harness and lanyards for worker safety.
• Hoist and cable systems for safe entry and exit operations.
• Storage bag or case to keep the equipment secure and organized.

Some confined space entry kits may also include respiratory protection and additional accessories for immediate use based on the industry or specific requirements.

Are confined space rescue kits certified for use in hazardous environments?

Yes, the confined space entry kits available at PK Safety meet OSHA standards for use in hazardous environments. These durable kits are designed to address safety requirements for “permit-required confined spaces,” which may contain hazardous atmospheres, materials that pose risks of engulfment, or other dangerous conditions.

Always ensure that the confined space rescue equipment you select meets the needs of your specific workplace. For personalized recommendations, contact PK Safety's team of experts.

What is the OSHA standard for confined space rescue equipment?

Confined spaces are areas that aren’t necessarily designed for long-term human occupancy but may need to be entered by human workers to perform specific jobs. They’re also defined by their limited or restricted entrance and exit options. Think of areas like tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, pits, manholes, and other similar spaces. 

OSHA will use the term “permit-required confined space” for any of these spaces that contain or have the potential to contain hazardous atmospheres, materials that could engulf someone, structures that could trap or asphyxiate someone, unguarded machinery, exposed live wires, or other hazards.

OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires providing a workplace “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” OSHA’s standards for confined spaces cover General Industry (29 CFR 1910) and Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, and 1918). Compliance requires specialized entry protocols, proper retrieval systems, and construction-grade materials suitable for demanding environments.

How do you use a rescue tripod?

If you have a lightweight and portable tripod, like those from FrenchCreek, DBI-SALA, or any of the other brands that PK Safety carries, setting up the rescue tripod can be done quickly and effectively by one person. These portable tools feature hoist capabilities and a winch mechanism to raise workers easily.

Once you’ve extended the legs to your desired length and adjusted them to accommodate the maximum wall thickness and the levelness of your surface, hook up the chain. 

Don’t just let the chain dangle; coil it out of the way. It’s essential to ensure the tripod has the vertical strength to withstand the sudden jerk that a fall can cause. From there, the full body harness and lifeline system of choice can be attached.

Tripod legs will have non-skid, often rubber, pads under them to keep the system from sliding around on slippery surfaces. Workers must wear the proper fall protection gear if they are more than six feet from the next closest level.