Special permit for out of line operation: Fill out & sign online (2024)

FAQs

Who is responsible for completing the entry permit? ›

Entry supervisor means the person (such as the employer, foreman, or crew chief) responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry is planned, for authorizing entry and overseeing entry operations, and for terminating entry as required by this section.

Permit-Required Confined Space: This is a space where the hazards to employees are controlled but still present. These spaces are usually IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health). Non-Permit Required Confined Space: This is a space where the hazards are “eliminated.”

The attendant may leave the confined space entrance unattended only to rescue an entrant in a condition that is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).

If employees are expected to enter permit spaces, the employer must develop a written permit space program and make it available to employees or their representatives. Under certain conditions described in the standard, the employer may use alternate procedures for worker entry into a permit space.

To apply for or renew a Re-Entry Permit, you must be a PR and hold a valid travel document with at least three months' validity. You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain.

The written entry permit contains information necessary for a successful entry and includes the following information: a) the identity of the space to be entered (entering the wrong space can be a fatal mistake); b) a list of personnel involved in the entry process and their responsibilities; c) a listing of any ...

The entry permit process guides the supervisor and workers through a systematic evaluation of the space to be entered. The permit should be used to establish appropriate conditions. Before each entry into a confined space, an entry permit will be completed by Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

Examples of Non-Permit confined spaces are: equipment closets, crawl spaces under houses, machinery cabinets, ventilated tunnels, and drop ceilings. Now let's look at some confined spaces that have hazards that could cause you serious injury.

Entry to a permit-required confined space is not allowed without an entry permit signed by the entry supervisor. True.

They must be able to read an entry permit and verify that entry conditions are acceptable before entry is allowed. The entry supervisor must also understand: Communication plans between the entrant and attendant.

Who must remain outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another? ›

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1209(d) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(i)(4) The employer must ensure that each attendant remains outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another attendant.

A non-entry rescue involves attempting to extricate an incapacitated person without having anyone else enter the confined space. This can be done via a safety line attached to the personnel in the confined space or by grabbing the personnel with a rope, strap, or pole and pulling them to safety.

Before entry begins, the entry supervisor identified on the permit shall sign the entry permit to authorize entry.

Before anyone may enter the space, an authorized supervisor must also review and sign an entry permit that specifies the purpose and duration, the names of the entry team members, hazards and controls specific to the confined space, PPE and equipment, the supervisor's signature and rescue resources.

Confined space atmospheres must be tested for oxygen, flammability agents and any other toxic agents.

The entry permit process guides the supervisor and workers through a systematic evaluation of the space to be entered. The permit should be used to establish appropriate conditions. Before each entry into a confined space, an entry permit will be completed by Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

Entry permit

It is recommended that the permit should be signed by the Master or a designated officer with sufficient knowledge and experience of the procedures requiring compliance. The entry permit should contain a clear indication as to its maximum period of validity, which should not exceed 8 hours.

The attendant reduces fatalities by: Assessing the risks inside and around a confined space. Controlling and monitoring access to and from the space. Keeping rigorous records of activities and situation, including personnel entry and exit, air test results, etc.