"Retrieval system" means the equipment (including a retrieval line, chest or full-body harness, wristlets, if appropriate, and a lifting device or anchor) used for non-entry rescue of persons from permit spaces.


In addition to personal protective equipment, other equipment that employees may require for safe entry into a permit space includes:

  • Testing, monitoring, ventilating, communications and lighting equipment.
  • Barriers and shields.
  • Ladders.
  • Retrieval devices.
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