WAC 296-809-60002   Make sure the following conditions are met if using alternate entry procedures.  

     You must:

     • Make sure, when using alternate entry procedures, instead of permit entry procedures, that you have monitoring and inspection data that supports the following:

     ▪ That the only hazard of the permit-required confined space is an actual or potentially hazardous atmosphere.

     ▪ That continuous forced air ventilation alone is all that is needed to maintain the permit-required confined space for safe entry.

     • Make sure an entry to obtain monitoring and inspection data or to eliminate hazards is performed according to WAC 296-809-500, Permit entry procedures.

     • Make sure all documentation produced is available to each affected employee and their authorized representative.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-60002, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.]