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Chapter 4 – Confined Space Roles and Responsibilities

Topics Presented in this Chapter

• The role and responsibility of the Entrant, Attendant, and Supervisor.
• The minimum number of personnel need to make a permit required confined space entry.

Entrant Job Duties

1. Know the hazards you may face during entry of
a permit space, including how exposure occurs
and the signs and symptoms of these exposures.
The entrant must also explain the consequences
of such exposures.

2. Know how to use all confined space
equipment and be familiar with its limitations.

Equipment that may be used includes any, or all, of the following:

• Testing and monitoring devices
• Ventilating equipment
• Communication devices
• Personal protective equipment
• Lighting devices
• Barriers and shields
• Ladders or tripods
• Rescue equipment

Entrants must be knowledgeable of safety issues and hazards associated with all commonly
used items in the confined space entry process. The entrant must be able to:
• Conduct a thorough inspection of equipment prior to use
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Describe the limitations of the equipment to be used

3. Skills to communicate with the attendant. The entrant must be able to effectively
communicate status and needs to the attendant in a timely manner. In addition,
communication skills include the ability to alert the attendant in a timely manner. In addition,
evacuate the permit space, if necessary.

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