WAC 296-809-50018   Make sure entry supervisors perform their responsibilities and duties.  

     You must:

     • Make sure that an entry supervisor:

     – Authorizes the entry into a permit-required confined space by signing the entry permit.

     – Oversees entry operations.

     – Knows about the hazards that may be faced during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.

     – Verifies and checks all of the following:

     ▪ The appropriate entries have been made on the permit.

     ▪ All tests specified by the permit have been conducted.

     ▪ All procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before approving the permit and allowing entry to the space.

     – Terminates the entry and cancels the permit when:

     ▪ The assigned task or job has been completed.

     ▪ A condition in the space that is not covered by the entry permit is discovered.

     – Verifies that rescue services are available and that there is a way to contact them.

     – Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit-required confined space during entry operations.

     – Determines that entry operations remain consistent with the terms of the entry permit and acceptable entry conditions are maintained:

     ▪ Whenever responsibility for a permit-required space entry operation is transferred; and

     ▪ At regular intervals dictated by the hazards and operations performed within the space.

Note:	• 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.

[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.]