Wash. Admin. Code § 296-809-50004 - Use an entry permit that contains all required information
You must make sure your entry permit identifies all of the following that apply to your entry operation:
(1) The space to be entered.
(2) Purpose of the entry.
(3) Date and the authorized duration of the
entry permit.
(4) Hazards of the
space to be entered.
(5) Acceptable
entry conditions.
(6) Results of
initial and periodic tests performed to evaluate and identify the hazards and
conditions of the space, accompanied by the names or initials of the testers
and by an indication of when the tests were performed.
(7) Appropriate measures used before entry to
isolate the space, and eliminate or control hazards. Examples of appropriate
measures include the lockout or tagging of equipment and procedures for
purging, inerting, ventilating, and flushing permit-required confined
spaces.
(8) Names of entrants and
current attendants. Other means include the use of rosters or tracking systems
as long as the attendant can determine quickly and accurately, for the duration
of the permit, which entrants are inside the space.
(9) The current entry supervisor.
(10) The signature or initials of the
original supervisor authorizing entry.
(11) Communication procedures for entrants
and attendants to maintain contact during the entry.
(12) Equipment provided for safe entry, such
as:
(a) Personal protective equipment
(PPE).
(b) Testing equipment,
including equipment capable of detecting an increase in atmospheric hazard
levels in the event the ventilation system stops working.
(c) Communications equipment.
(d) Alarm systems.
(e) Rescue equipment.
(13) Rescue and emergency services available,
and how to contact them. Include equipment to use, and names and contact
information.
(14) Other information
needed for safety in the particular confined space.
(15) Additional permits issued for work in
the space, such as for hot work.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-50004, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.
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