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816 Confined Space Safety in Construction
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Terminating Permit Space Entry

The entry supervisor must terminate entry and take the following action when any of the following apply:

  • When entry operations are covered by the entry permit, cancel the permit.
  • When a condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space and that condition is temporary in nature and does not change the configuration of the space or create any new hazards within, suspend or cancel the entry permit and fully reassess the space before allowing reentry; or
  • When a condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space and that condition is not atmospheric hazards covered by 1910.1204e)(2), cancel the entry permit.

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4-5. When must the entry supervisor terminate entry?