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816 Confined Space Safety in Construction
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Attendant Duties

  • Orders authorized entrants to evacuate the permit space immediately under any of the following conditions:
    • If there is a prohibited condition;
    • If the behavioral effects of hazard exposure are apparent in an authorized entrant;
    • If there is a situation outside the space that could endanger the authorized entrants; or
    • If the attendant cannot effectively and safely perform his or her duties.
  • Summons rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from permit space hazards.
  • Takes the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter a permit space while entry is underway:
    • Warns unauthorized persons that they must stay away from the permit space;
    • Advises unauthorized persons that they must exit immediately if they have entered the permit space; and
    • Informs authorized entrants and entry supervisor if unauthorized persons have entered the permit space.
  • Performs non-entry rescues as specified by the employer's rescue procedure; and
  • Performs no other duties that might interfere with the attendant's primary duty to assess and protect the authorized entrants.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-7. What must an entry employer ensure each attendant is doing?