Confined Space Entry Supervisor Responsibilities
- Perform duties as the confined space attendant if required
- Ensure the attendant knows how to communicate with the entrants and how to obtain assistance
- Ensure measures are in place to keep unauthorized personnel clear of the area
- Post any required barriers and signs
- Remain alert to changing conditions that might affect the conditions of the permits, (i.e., require additional atmospheric monitoring or changes in personal protective equipment)
- Serve as an attendant, as long as the person is trained and equipped appropriately for that role
- Change and reissue the permit, or issue a new permit as necessary
- Ensure periodic atmospheric monitoring is done according to permit requirements
- Ensure that personnel doing the work and all support personnel adhere to permit requirements
- Ensure the permit is canceled when the work is done
- Ensure the confined space is safely closed and all workers are cleared from the area
- Check the work at least twice a shift to verify and document permit requirements are being observed (more frequent checks should be made if operations or conditions are anticipated that could affect permit requirements)
- Ensure that necessary information on chemical hazards is kept at the work site for the employees or rescue team
- Ensure a rescue team is available and instructed in their rescue duties (e.g., an on-site team or a prearranged outside rescue service)
- Ensure at least one member of the rescue team has current certification in first aid and CPR
- Terminate entry procedures as required
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2-3. How often must the entry supervisor check and document work within the confined space?
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