Equipment for Entry
You must have all necessary equipment to ensure safe entry into permit spaces.
You must have all necessary equipment to ensure safe entry into permit spaces.
This equipment can include:
- Testing and monitoring equipment
- Ventilating equipment to maintain acceptable entry conditions
- Communication equipment, such as a two-way radio, for communication between the attendant and entrants, and to initiate a rescue
- Appropriate lighting, so they can see and can exit the space quickly in an emergency
- Barriers or shields to protect them from hazards outside the space such as pedestrians and vehicles
- Ladders or similar equipment so they can enter and exit the space
- Rescue equipment, if they are unable to evacuate in an emergency
- Appropriate personal protective equipment
The equipment must be available to the employees at no cost, must be used in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer, and the employees must be trained to use it properly.
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