Confined Space Rescue
Confined Space Rescue Teams for High-Risk Work
When manned entry into a sewer, tunnel, chamber or tank can’t be avoided, a trained confined space rescue team has to be in place before anyone goes in. MMP Marine & Inspection provides that rescue cover for water industry, power and infrastructure sites, with a rescue team ready from the first entry to the last.
Our operatives are City & Guilds certified and work in line with the Confined Space Regulations 1997 (HSE). Every entry is planned, controlled and backed by a trained rescue team, and we practise rescue drills on site before high-risk work begins.
Based in Epping, Essex, we provide confined space rescue across the UK, including London, for water companies and their contractors. Call 01992 618055 or send us a message to discuss rescue cover for your project.
Standby Rescue Cover
Our confined space rescue team stands by throughout the work, fully equipped and ready to act if anything goes wrong. We can provide rescue cover while our own high-risk confined space team carries out the work, and we can run multiple high-risk teams at once, so larger projects keep moving without cutting corners on safety.
Planning, not just cover
Rescue cover works best when it is planned from the start. Alongside our confined space rescue team, we offer confined space project management, emergency planning and site surveys, so the risks are understood and the rescue plan is clear before work begins.
Rescue equipment supplied in-house
Our confined space rescue services come fully equipped, so you don’t need to source kit from elsewhere:
Full breathing apparatus (BA), including surface-supplied breathing apparatus
Rescue sets and escape sets
Gas monitoring for hazardous atmospheres
Forced air ventilation
Tunnel radios for clear communication
Intrinsically safe tooling
Man riding basket access for deep shafts
Award-Winning Confined Space Work for Tideway
On the Tideway project in London, we installed a 28 metre steel flume in a Victorian sewer at Blackfriars. The work was carried out at night and at low tide, with both a rescue team and a high-risk confined space team deployed. The project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget, and earned MMP an award for efficiency from Tideway.
See more of our confined space work in our water industry case studies.
Confined Space Rescue FAQs
Can you provide standby rescue cover for our confined space work?
Yes. Our trained rescue team stands by throughout the entry with full rescue equipment. We can also carry out the whole job with our own high-risk confined space team.
Are your confined space rescue teams certified?
Yes. Our operatives are City & Guilds certified and work in line with the Confined Space Regulations 1997. MMP is also certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
What rescue equipment do you bring?
Full breathing apparatus, rescue and escape sets, gas monitoring, forced air ventilation, tunnel radios and intrinsically safe tooling, all supplied in-house.
Where do you provide confined space rescue?
We are based in Epping, Essex, and provide confined space rescue for water companies and their contractors across the UK, including London.
Can confined space entry be avoided altogether?
Often, yes. Our ROVs and fibre optic crawlers can inspect pipelines and tunnels up to 2km from a single access point, so nobody has to go in. See our ROV inspection services.
Testimonial
“I was highly satisfied with MMP Marine and Inspection Ltd’s performance during the recent confined space inspection works we undertook together. The communication was excellent, with Robert and his team providing clear and timely information both on-site and beforehand. The equipment was in good condition and readily available, ensuring a seamless operation. MMP Marine and Inspection Ltd were well-coordinated, demonstrating their ability to control the site effectively while adhering to all safety protocols. Access to the confined space was well-managed, and the training of the rescue team was evident in their capable handling of the environment. MMP Marine and Inspection Ltd’s commitment to safety and their proactive approach to service improvement were particularly commendable.”
Matt Trimble Senior Engineer - ARUP
