• 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.