1. Confined Space (Permit-required)
Authorized Entrant

2. Entry permits - components
Space to be entered
Purpose of the entry
Date and authorized duration of the permit 1a

3. Entry permits - components
Authorized entrants within the permit space
Names of attendants
Name of entry supervisor
Hazards of the permit space 1b

4. Entry permits - components
Measures used to isolate the permit space
Measures used to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry
Acceptable entry conditions 1c

5. Entry permits - components
Results of initial and periodic testing performed
Rescue and emergency services
Communication procedures 1d

6. Entry permits - components
Equipment required
Other pertinent safety information
Any other work permits 1e

7. Entry permit system Know how to obtain an entry permit
Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin 2a

8. Entry permit system
Verify that all required information has been filled in
Permits must be available to authorized entrants
Verify that all necessary equipment is in place 2b

9. Entry permit system Ensure that entry procedures are understood
Permit is not endorsed until everything is ready 2c

10. Entry permit system Post the permit prior to entry
Entry supervisor can cancel the permit at any time 2d

11. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures
Alternate entry procedures are allowed when the only hazard is a hazardous atmosphere controlled by forced air ventilation 3a

12. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures
Employers must provide documentation of monitoring/inspection/ supporting data 3b

13. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures
Certification must contain the:
date
location
signature of the person providing the certification 3c

14. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures
Certification is available to the entrants
Authorized entrants must be able to observe air monitoring 3d

15. 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

16. 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

17. Hazards of confined spaces
Engulfment
Hazardous atmospheres
oxygen deficient
oxygen enrichment
toxic contaminants
flammable contaminants 5a

18. Hazards of confined spaces5b

19. Hazards of confined spaces
Safety and health hazards
Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 5c

20. Proper use of equipment
Training sessions should include:
Testing
Monitoring
Ventilation
Communication
Personal protection
Lighting
Barriers and shields
Safe ingress/egress
Emergency and rescue equipment 6a

21. Proper use of equipment
Workers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in equipment use
Calibration, functions, proper use and maintenance of equipment 6b

22. Proper use of equipment
Authorized entrants must be able to observe monitoring or testing
Pre-entry and subsequent testing can be observed 6c

23. Proper use of equipment
Entrants can request a re-evaluation of confined space conditions
Entrants must be immediately provided with test results 6d

24. 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 7a

25. Entrants must alert an attendant regarding:
Warning sign or symptom of exposure
Dangerous situations
Prohibited conditions 8a

26. Evacuation must occur if the entrant detects:
A warning sign or symptom of exposure
A prohibited condition
An evacuation alarm 9a

27. Rescue and emergency procedures
Either an outside rescue service or on-site rescue team can be used
10a

28. Rescue and emergency procedures
Selection of rescue services must be based on ability to respond and perform
10b

29. Rescue and emergency procedures
Rescue teams must be informed of permit space hazards
Rescue teams must have access to permit spaces for training
10c

30. Rescue and emergency procedures
Summoning the rescue and emergency services
Verifying that rescue services are available
10d

31. Rescue and emergency procedures
Authorized entrants must be provided with retrieval systems
Full-body harness
Retrieval line
Wristlets
10e

32. Rescue and emergency procedures
Attendants must not enter a confined space unless trained to do so and help has arrived
10f

33. Coordinating entry with multiple employers
Host employers must coordinate entry operations
Entry supervisors must determine that entry operations are consistent with the permit
11a

34. Coordinating entry with multiple employers
Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained
11b

35. Summary of key points Entry permits Entry permit system
Requirements for using alternate entry procedures
12a

36. Summary of key points Reclassification of confined spaces
Confined space hazards
Equipment
Communications procedures
12b

37. Summary of key points
Conditions where an entrant must alert the attendant
PPE
Rescue/emergency procedures
12c