Confined Space

(Permit-required)

Attendants

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

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

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

Entry permits components

Rescue and
emergency services

Communication
procedures

Equipment required
1d

Entry permits components

Other pertinent safety

information

Any other work

permits

1e

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

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

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

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

Requirements for using

alternate entry procedures

Certification must contain the:

date
location
signature of the person providing
the certification

3b

Requirements for using

alternate entry procedures

Make the certification available

to the entrants

Authorized entrants must

be able to observe
air monitoring

3c

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

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

Hazards of confined
spaces

Engulfment

Hazardous atmospheres
oxygen deficient
oxygen
enrichment
toxic
contaminants
flammable
contaminants

5a

Hazards of confined
spaces

Safety and health hazards

Signs, symptoms,
consequences
of exposure

5b

Behavioral effects of
hazards

Effects of oxygen deficient

atmospheres

Signs that a
person is
breathing too
much oxygen
6a

Behavioral effects of
hazards

Effects of other hazard

exposure

Signs of
fatigue

6b

Keeping an accurate
account of entrants

Attendants must keep track of

the entrants

Entrants are
identified on
the permit

7a

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

Importance of attendants
outside a confined space

Attendants must remain outside

the space during operations
until relieved by another
attendant

8b

Proper use of equipment

Training sessions
should include:

Testing
Monitoring
Ventilation
Communication
Personal protective equipment
9a

Proper use of equipment

Training sessions
should include:

Lighting
Barriers and shields
Safe ingress/egress
Emergency and
rescue equipment

9b

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

Proper use of equipment

Authorized entrants
must be able to
observe monitoring
or testing

Pre-entry and subsequent

testing can be observed
9d

Proper use of equipment

Entrants can
request a
re-evaluation of
confined space
conditions

Entrants must be immediately

provided with test results
9e

Communications
procedures

Attendants must communicate

with the entrant to monitor the
entrants status

Attendants must be able to

alert entrants of the need to
evacuate
10a

When entrants must

alert an attendant

Entrants must alert an

attendant regarding:
dangerous situations
prohibited
conditions

11a

Evacuations

Evacuation must occur if the

entrant detects:
a warning sign or
symptom of
exposure
a prohibited
condition
an evacuation
alarm

12a

When to evacuate

Prohibited conditions occur

Behavioral effects
are observed

13a

When to evacuate

Situations outside the space

that require evacuation

Attendants not
able to safely
perform duties

13b

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

Rescue and
emergency procedures

Rescue teams must be informed

of permit space hazards

Rescue teams must have

access to
permit
spaces for
training
14b

Rescue and
emergency procedures

Summoning the rescue and

emergency services

Verifying that rescue services

are available

14c

Rescue and
emergency procedures

Authorized entrants must be

provided with retrieval systems
Full-body harness
Retrieval line
Wristlets

14d

Rescue and
emergency procedures

Attendants must not enter a

confined space unless trained
to do so and help has arrived

14e

Coordinating entry with

multiple employers

Host employers must coordinate

entry operations

Entry supervisors must

determine that entry operations
are consistent with the permit

15a

Coordinating entry with

multiple employers

Acceptable entry conditions

must be maintained

15b

Summary of key points

Entry permits

Entry procedures

Prohibited conditions

16a

Summary of key points

Communication procedures

Permit cancellation

Conditions that cause

evacuation

16b

Summary of key points

Equipment

PPE

Rescue/emergency procedures

16c