WAC 296-809-50022   Make sure entrants know the hazardous conditions and their duties.  

     You must:

     • Make sure that all entrants:

     – Know the hazards they may face during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and results of exposure to the hazards.

     – Use equipment properly.

     – Communicate with the attendant as necessary so the attendant can:

     ▪ Monitor entrant status.

     ▪ Alert entrants of the need to evacuate.

     – Alert the attendant whenever either of these situations exist:

     ▪ A warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation such as, behavioral changes, euphoria, giddiness potentially from lack of oxygen or exposure to solvents.

     ▪ A prohibited condition.

     – Exit from the permit-required confined space as quickly as possible when one of the following occurs:

     ▪ The attendant or entry supervisor gives an order to evacuate.

     ▪ The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation.

     ▪ The entrant detects a prohibited condition.

     ▪ An evacuation alarm is activated.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-50022, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.]