Entry Operations The following procedures have been developed to coordinate entry operations when employees of more than one employer are working simultaneously as authorized entrants in a permit space, so that employees of one employer do not endanger the employees of any other employer: Entry operations will be reviewed when the department has reason to believe that the measures taken under the permit space program may not protect employees and revise the program to correct deficiencies found to exist before subsequent entries are authorized. Training Each employee receives awareness training on: The characteristics of a confined space. The characteristics of a permit required confined space. Whether they are allowed to enter permit required confined spaces. Required actions when working around or near a permit space entry. The authority of authorized attendants and entry supervisors. Training will be required: During orientation. Prior to entry into a permit required confined space. Whenever the supervisor becomes aware that the employee has failed to follow the instructions provided in the training. The supervisor will provide verification of training to: (insert job title of responsible person). Entry Supervisors, Attendants and Entrants The supervisor will ensure that employees designated as entry supervisors, attendants and entrants receive training in: The requirements of this policy and any procedures. The duties, authority and responsibilities of entry supervisors, attendants, lead entrants and entrants. The types of hazards expected to be encountered in permit spaces. The calibration, use, care and cleaning of equipment expected to be used during entry operations The performance of pre-entry actions expected to be required in permit spaces. Training will be provided: Prior to assignment or authorization of duties within permit spaces. Within one month of revisions to this policy or procedures. Assignment or authorization for permit space entry will be suspended until training is completed. Whenever the supervisor becomes aware that an employee is deviating from the procedures of this policy. Assignment or authorization for permit space entry will be suspended until training is completed. Annually.
Entry Operations The following procedures have been developed to coordinate entry operations when employees of more than one employer are working simultaneously as authorized entrants in a permit space, so that employees of one employer do not endanger the employees of any other employer: Entry operations will be reviewed when the department has reason to believe that the measures taken under the permit space program may not protect employees and revise the program to correct deficiencies found to exist before subsequent entries are authorized. Training Each employee receives awareness training on: The characteristics of a confined space. The characteristics of a permit required confined space. Whether they are allowed to enter permit required confined spaces. Required actions when working around or near a permit space entry. The authority of authorized attendants and entry supervisors. Training will be required: During orientation. Prior to entry into a permit required confined space. Whenever the supervisor becomes aware that the employee has failed to follow the instructions provided in the training. The supervisor will provide verification of training to: (insert job title of responsible person). Entry Supervisors, Attendants and Entrants The supervisor will ensure that employees designated as entry supervisors, attendants and entrants receive training in: The requirements of this policy and any procedures. The duties, authority and responsibilities of entry supervisors, attendants, lead entrants and entrants. The types of hazards expected to be encountered in permit spaces. The calibration, use, care and cleaning of equipment expected to be used during entry operations The performance of pre-entry actions expected to be required in permit spaces. Training will be provided: Prior to assignment or authorization of duties within permit spaces. Within one month of revisions to this policy or procedures. Assignment or authorization for permit space entry will be suspended until training is completed. Whenever the supervisor becomes aware that an employee is deviating from the procedures of this policy. Assignment or authorization for permit space entry will be suspended until training is completed. Annually.
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