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- According to OSHA, Authorized Entrants are required to:
- Know space hazards, including information on the means of exposure such as inhalation or dermal absorption, signs of symptoms and consequences of the exposure;
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment properly;
- Maintain communication with attendants as necessary to enable them to monitor the entrant’s status and alert the entrant to evacuate when necessary;
- Exit from the permit space as soon as possible when:
- Ordered by the authorized person;
- He or she recognizes the warning signs or symptoms of exposure;
- A prohibited condition exists; or
- An automatic alarm is activated.
- Alert the attendant when a prohibited condition exists or when warning signs or symptoms of exposure exist.
- Attendants are required to:
- Remain outside the permit space during entry operations unless relieved by another authorized attendant;
- Perform non-entry rescues when specified by the employer’s rescue procedure;
- Know existing and potential hazards, including information on the mode of exposure, signs or symptoms, consequences and physiological effects;
- Maintain communication with and keep an accurate account of those workers entering the permit space;
- Order evacuation of the permit space when:
- A prohibited condition exists;
- A worker shows signs of physiological effects of hazard exposure;
- An emergency outside the confined space exists; and
- The attendant cannot effectively and safely perform required duties.
- Summon rescue and other services during an emergency;
- Ensure that unauthorized people stay away from permit spaces or exit immediately if they have entered the permit space;
- Inform authorized entrants and the entry supervisor if any unauthorized person enters the permit space; and
- Perform no other duties that interfere with the attendant’s primary duties.
- Entry Supervisors are required to:
- Know space hazards including information on the mode of exposure, signs or symptoms and consequences;
- Verify emergency plans and specified entry conditions such as permits, tests, procedures and equipment before allowing entry;
- Terminate entry and cancel permits when entry operations are completed or if a new condition exists;
- Verify that rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are operable;
- Take appropriate measures to remove unauthorized entrants; and
- Ensure that entry operations remain consistent with the entry permit and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained.
- Know space hazards including information on the mode of exposure, signs or symptoms and consequences;
- According to OSHA, Authorized Entrants are required to: