Wash. Admin. Code § 296-809-50018 - Make sure entry supervisors perform their responsibilities and duties
You must make sure that an entry supervisor:
(1) Authorizes the entry into a
permit-required confined space by signing the entry permit.
(2) Oversees entry operations.
(3) Knows about the hazards that may be faced
during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the
exposure.
(4) Verifies and checks
all of the following:
(a) The
appropriate entries have been made on the permit.
(b) All tests specified by the permit have
been conducted.
(c) All procedures
and equipment specified by the permit are in place before approving the permit
and allowing entry to the space.
(5) Terminates the entry and cancels the
permit when:
(a) The assigned task or job has
been completed.
(b) A condition in
the space that is not covered by the entry permit is discovered.
(6) Verifies rescue services are
available and the means to contact them is operable; and ensures the employer
will be notified as soon as the service becomes unavailable.
(7) Removes unauthorized individuals who
enter or attempt to enter the permit-required confined space during entry
operations.
(8) Determines that
entry operations remain consistent with the terms of the entry permit and
acceptable entry conditions are maintained:
(a) Whenever responsibility for a
permit-required space entry operation is transferred; and
(b) At regular intervals dictated by the
hazards and operations performed within the space. If the rescue service
becomes unavailable during the course of the permit-required confined space
entry, you must immediately cancel the entry and permit.
| Notes: | * Make sure entry supervisors have the required knowledge and proficiency to perform the job duties and responsibilities required by this chapter. |
| * The entry supervisor may also perform other duties under this chapter, such as attendant or entrant, if they are trained and proficient in those duties. | |
| * The responsibility of the entry supervisor may be passed from one supervisor to another during an entry operation. |
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-50018, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.
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