Confined Space Entry Supervisor Responsibilities
The Confined Space Entry Supervisor holds a key position with important responsibilities. This position is in charge of confined space work and should:
- Ensure requirements for entry have been completed before access is authorized
- Authorize entry and overseeing access operations
- Ensure confined space monitoring is performed by personnel qualified and trained in confined space entry procedures
The Confined Space Entry Supervisor holds a key position with important responsibilities.
- Ensure a list of monitoring equipment and personnel qualified to operate the equipment is maintained by the employer
- Ensure that the rescue team has simulated a rescue in a confined space within the past twelve months
- Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of exposure
- Fill out a permit when it is required
- Determine the entry requirements and that conditions are acceptable for entry
- Notify all involved employees of the permit requirements
- Post the permit in a conspicuous location near the job
- Renew the permit or have it reissued as needed (a new permit is required every shift)
- Determine the number of attendants required to perform the work
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2-2. Who is in charge of authorizing entry and overseeing access operations at a construction confined space site?
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