The project involved a 155-foot-deep vertical shaft with over 500 meters of horizontal tunnel access to support inspection activities within a complex confined space system.

Partner Safety developed detailed confined space safety and rescue plans, addressing unique vertical-entry hazards, atmospheric risks, and communication challenges associated with deep shaft operations. Our team provided on-site standby rescue coverage, continuous atmospheric monitoring, and safe entry supervision throughout the project.

Staffing and equipment were carefully selected to meet the technical rescue requirements of the site, including high-angle vertical retrieval systems, SCBA/SABA air supply, and advanced rescue rigging setups, ensuring full regulatory compliance and worker protection at every stage.

Staff Assigned:

Supervisor: 1

Rescuers: 9

Equipment: 

Trucks: 3 

SCBAs (60-min): 10 

Spare Bottles (60-min): 24

Air Carts (120-min): 4

Artificial High Directional System: 1

Rope and 4:1 Mechanical Advantage Kit: 2

SKEDs: 10

Gas Detectors (4-Gases): 12

Air Pumps: 2

To ensure a reliable supply of clean drinking water for the growing communities of York Region, the project involved inspecting, repairing, and sanitizing an 8 km-long, 1800mm-diameter primary water supply pipe. 

As part of the rehabilitation effort, Partner Safety prepared safety and rescue plans and provided confined space general safety supervision and standby rescue services for the project.

Partner Safety tailored staffing levels to meet the specific safety and rescue needs of the project, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout all phases of the work.

Daily Staff Assigned:

Supervisor: 1

Attendants: 2 to 4

Rescuers: 5 to 20 

Equipment: 

Trucks: 4 

SCBAs (60-min): 16 

Spare Bottles (60-min): 24

Air Carts (120-min): 4

Artificial High Directional System: 1

Tripod, Davit Arm and SRL Systems: 8

Rope and 4:1 Mechanical Advantage Kit: 4

SKEDs: 10

Gas Detectors (4-Gases): 16

Air Pumps: 5

Daily Staff Assigned: 

Attendant: 1

Rescuer(s): 1 to 3

Equipment

SCBAs (60-min)

CMC Drag n' Lift Extrication System

Rope and 4:1 Mechanical Advantage System

Gas Detectors (4-Gases)

Air Pumps

• Experienced, certified attendants and rescuers
• State of the art equipment
• Convenient scheduling
• Solid Leadership
• Cost Efficient 

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