![]() The term “entrapment at elevations” really applies to anything above the first floor. of Labor’s Rule 800.7, “Emergency Escape and Self-Rescue Ropes and System Components for Firefighters,” specifies the requirements for safety ropes and associated system components. The employer must ensure that the firefighter is instructed in the proper use of the emergency escape systems. The emergency escape must be adequate to protect the health and safety of the firefighter. The law requires the Labor Department to identify the codes, standards and recommended practices of the NFPA and other appropriate standards as are appropriate to the nature of the risk to which the firefighter is exposed and to, at a minimum, require employers to (1) identify whether firefighters employed by them would be exposed to the hazard of entrapment at elevated surfaces, (2) identify those firefighters who would be exposed to the hazard, and (3) determine the appropriate emergency escape systems to address the hazard. The law does not apply to cities with a population of over 1 million.Īccording to Section 27-a, “… any employer who employs a firefighter determined to be at risk of entrapment at elevations … shall provide emergency escape systems for use by such firefighter.” Section 27-a of the Labor Law requires that employers assess the risk of “entrapment at elevations” and provide emergency equipment and training – that is, bailout systems – to address that particular risk. ![]() In August 2012, Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation that had an impact on the escape systems firefighters at risk of “entrapment at elevations” have to carry. ![]() ![]() So, the department determines the risk, and if it reasonably sees no risk there is no requirement. The quick answer is that a bailout system is required if the department determines there is a risk of “entrapment at elevations” based on the type and height of structures in the community. Bailout Training is Required under Labor Law 27aĪ Department Chief recently asked if having a bailout system, and training for a bailout emergency, are actually required by law, or if they are just recommendations (which obviously he would want to follow). ![]()
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