PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES

Attendant's Duties

• Remain outside permit space during entry operations unless relieved by another authorized attendant
• Perform no-entry rescues when specified by employer's rescue procedure
• Know existing and potential hazards, including exposure mode, signs or symptoms, exposure consequences and physiological effects
• Maintain communication with and keep an accurate account of those workers entering the permit-required space
• Order permit space evacuation when a prohibited condition exists, when a worker shows signs of hazardous exposure physiological effects, when an emergency outside the confined space exists, and when the attendant cannot effectively and safely perform required duties
• Summon rescue and other services during an emergency
• Ensure that unauthorized persons stay away from permit spaces or exit immediately if they have entered the permit space
• Inform authorized entrant's and entry supervisor of entry by unauthorized persons
• Perform no other duties that interfere with the attendant's primary duties.