maintain continuous communication with all authorized entrants within the permit-required space, by voice, radio, telephone, visual observation or other equally effective means
No.
The confined space attendant.
enter the permit space to initiate an emergency rescue
if the commander or functional manager determines that workers or other employees will not enter permit-required confined spaces under their control, and they have been prohibited from entering
assistance in evaluating confined spaces
a trained individual stationed outside one or more confined spaces who monitors authorized entrants and performs attendant's duties assigned in the permit space program
a trained individual stationed outside one or more confined spaces who monitors authorized entrants and performs attendant's duties assigned in the permit space program
confined space entry permit
Confined spaces are classified as either non-permit required or permit-required. Non-permit required spaces are considered safe for entry without specific precautions, while permit-required spaces have the potential for hazards like toxic atmospheres or limited entry/exit points that require special training and permits for entry.
Improve the ventilation rate
A confined space is designated as a permit-required confined space if it contains or has the potential to contain hazardous atmospheres, such as toxic gases or insufficient oxygen. Additionally, it may have a configuration that could impede entry or exit, and it may pose other safety risks, such as engulfment or entrapment. These characteristics necessitate a formal permit system to ensure safety measures are in place before entry.
prior to entering a permit-required confined space entry. Emergency rescue assistance must be coordinated and it must be ensured that the fire department is available, if required, to respond for the duration of the entry.