OSHA requires a confined space standby rescue team for any permit required entry per OSHA 1910.146. This requires a team on site to effect a quick and effective rescue of a person in a confined space.

Due to the complexities and expense of equipment, many career and volunteer fire departments don’t have equipment to even attempt a rescue. If they do, average response time is 5 minutes after they receive a call. Irreversible death can occur in less than 4 minutes. Having a team on site for standby can lessen the time for a rescuer to make contact and recover a victim, making survival more likely.

Depending on activities going on, many insurances require EMS standby for large events to stabilize victims prior to a transporting unit arriving. An EMS unit to transport may take up to 20 minutes to respond. Providing medical care initially may make the difference between life or death.

Working at height is a very specilized field. Working at height is a dangerous and technically difficult activitiy. With highly skilled operators and equipment, insurance companies are more likely to keep prices lower due to a higher safety factor.

Each situation is different, requiring different equipment and personnel qualifications. Please contact us so that we can give you a tailored quote for your needs. We offer competitive rates for all our services and discounts for first time users.