Sections of the Entry Permit
Below is a list of items the entry permit must include:
Sample Entry Permit
- The location of the permit space to be entered. The specific location within the facility or site should be noted.
- The purpose of the entry. The permit must state the specific purpose of the work being performed.
- The date and the authorized duration of the entry permit. The permit must indicate when and how long the work will occur.
- The names of authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors. The permit must list all workers who will be working within the space, attending to the workers, and the person supervising the entry.
- The hazards of the permit space. All hazards (electrical, mechanical, environmental, etc.) must be listed.
- The measures used to eliminate, isolate, or control permit space hazards before entry. The permit must list the procedures used to totally eliminate a hazard, isolate the space from hazards, or control the hazards. Lockout, blockout, and ventilation are common measures.
- The acceptable entry conditions. The permit must list acceptable LELs, PELs, etc.
- The results of initial and periodic tests performed, along with the names of the testers and when these tests were performed.
- The verified rescue and emergency services to be summoned. Enter the on-site or off-site rescue services.
- The communication system. List the type of equipment that will be used to make sure direct communication is available.
- The equipment to be used during entry. Tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, electrical protective equipment, fall protection, etc., must be listed.
- Any additional information necessary to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional permits issued to authorize special work in the space. For example, a Hot Work Permit may be required.
1910.146(f) Entry Permit
The entry permit that shows compliance with this section and allows entry into a permit space must include:
- 1910.146(f)(1) The permit space to be entered;
- 1910.146(f)(2) The purpose of the entry;
- 1910.146(f)(3) The date and the allowed time for the entry permit;
- 1910.146(f)(4) The names of the authorized entrants, or a method like a roster or tracking system that lets the attendant quickly and accurately know who is inside the space;
Note: This can be met by referencing the method used, like a roster or tracking system, on the entry permit.
- 1910.146(f)(5) The names of attendants currently on duty;
- 1910.146(f)(6) The name of the entry supervisor, along with a space for their signature or initials;
- 1910.146(f)(7) The hazards of the permit space;
- 1910.146(f)(8) The measures used to isolate the space and eliminate or control hazards before entry;
Note: These measures may include locking or tagging equipment, purging, inerting, ventilating, and flushing the space.
- 1910.146(f)(9) The acceptable entry conditions;
- 1910.146(f)(10) The results of tests done under paragraph (d)(5), with names or initials of testers and test times;
- 1910.146(f)(11) The emergency and rescue services that can be called, and how to call them;
- 1910.146(f)(12) The communication procedures between entrants and attendants;
- 1910.146(f)(13) The equipment needed for safety, like protective gear, testing tools, alarms, and rescue equipment;
- 1910.146(f)(14) Any other needed information to keep employees safe;
- 1910.146(f)(15) Any extra permits, like for hot work, that were issued for work in the space.
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