2. Entry permits -
components
Space to be entered
Purpose of the entry
Date and duration of
the entry permit
Authorized entrants within the
permit space
1a
3. Entry permits -
components
Names of personnel
serving as attendants
Name of entry
supervisor
Hazards of the permit space
Measures used to isolate the
permit space
1b
4. Entry permits -
components
Measures used to
eliminate or control
permit space hazards
before entry
Acceptable entry
conditions
Results of initial and periodic
testing performed
1c
7. Entry permit system
Know how to obtain a permit
Entry supervisors are
responsible for endorsing the
permit and allowing entry to
begin
Verify that all required
information has been filled in
2a
8. Entry permit system
Permits must be available to
authorized entrants
Verify that all necessary
equipment is in place
Ensure that entry procedures
are understood
2b
9. Entry permit system
Permit is not endorsed until
everything is ready
Post the permit prior to entry
Entry supervisor can cancel the
permit at any time
2c
10. Requirements for using
alternate entry procedures
Alternate entry procedures are
allowed when the only hazard is
a hazardous atmosphere
controlled by forced air
ventilation
Employers must provide
documentation of monitoring/
inspection/supporting data
3a
11. Requirements for using
alternate entry procedures
Certification must contain the:
• date
• location
• signature of the person providing
the certification
3b
12. Requirements for using
alternate entry procedures
Make the certification available
to the entrants
Authorized entrants must
be able to observe
air monitoring
3c
13. Reclassification of
spaces
Permit-required confined space
can be reclassified as a non-
permit confined space
The permit space must not have
atmospheric hazards
All hazards eliminated without
entry
4a
14. Reclassification of
spaces
Certification must contain the:
• date
• location
• signature of the person providing
the certification
Certification must be made
available to the entrant
4b
19. Keeping an accurate
account of entrants
Attendants must keep track of
the entrants
Entrants are
identified on
the permit
7a
20. Importance of attendants
outside a confined space
Attendants are responsible for
monitoring conditions outside
the entrance to the space
Attendants are
responsible for
monitoring conditions
inside the space
8a
21. Importance of attendants
outside a confined space
Attendants must remain outside
the space during operations
until relieved by another
attendant
8b
22. Proper use of equipment
Training sessions
should include:
• Testing
• Monitoring
• Ventilation
• Communication
• Personal protective equipment
9a
23. Proper use of equipment
Training sessions
should include:
• Lighting
• Barriers and shields
• Safe ingress/egress
• Emergency and
rescue equipment
9b
24. Proper use of equipment
Workers must be
able to demonstrate
knowledge and skill
in equipment use
Calibration,
functions, proper use
and maintenance of equipment
9c
25. Proper use of equipment
Authorized entrants
must be able to
observe monitoring
or testing
Pre-entry and subsequent
testing can be observed
9d
26. Proper use of equipment
Entrants can
request a
re-evaluation of
confined space
conditions
Entrants must be immediately
provided with test results
9e
27. Communications
procedures
Attendants must communicate
with the entrant to monitor the
entrant’s status
Attendants must be able to
alert entrants of the need to
evacuate
10a
28. When entrants must
alert an attendant
Entrants must alert an
attendant regarding:
• dangerous situations
• prohibited
conditions
11a
29. Evacuations
Evacuation must occur if the
entrant detects:
• a warning sign or
symptom of
exposure
• a prohibited
condition
• an evacuation
alarm
12a
30. When to evacuate
Prohibited conditions occur
Behavioral effects
are observed
13a
31. When to evacuate
Situations outside the space
that require evacuation
Attendants not
able to safely
perform duties
13b
32. Rescue and
emergency procedures
Either an outside rescue service
or on-site rescue team can be
used
Selection of rescue services
must be based on ability to
respond and perform
14a
33. Rescue and
emergency procedures
Rescue teams must be informed
of permit space hazards
Rescue teams must have
access to
permit
spaces for
training
14b
37. Coordinating entry with
multiple employers
Host employers must
coordinate entry operations
Entry supervisors must
determine that entry operations
are consistent with the permit
15a