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713 Confined Space Program
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Confined Space Entry Permit

Purpose of Permit

An entry permit is a document prepared by the employer or employer representative.

Post the permit near the confined space entry.

It is designed to be used as a checklist to document the completion of all steps necessary to prepare for safe entry and work in a confined space.

The entry supervisor must sign the entry permit to:

  1. make sure acceptable conditions have been attained in the permit space; and
  2. authorize entry.

Further, you must post the permit near the confined space entry for entrants to verify that pre-entry procedures have been completed.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-1. Who must sign the entry permit before it is considered valid?