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A confined space entry permit isn’t just paperwork — it’s your plan for survival.

Why It Matters:

OSHA requires a written permit for entering a permit-required confined space. This permit ensures that all hazards are identified, controlled, and monitored before anyone steps inside. Skipping steps or filling it out incorrectly can be the difference between a routine entry and a rescue operation.

Key Points:

• The permit must list the location, purpose, and duration of entry.
• It must identify known hazards and the methods used to eliminate or control them (e.g., lockout/tagout, ventilation, monitoring).
• It includes pre-entry and continuous atmospheric test results (O₂ levels, LELs, toxic gases).
• Required PPE, rescue plans, and communication methods must be noted.
• The entry supervisor must sign and post the permit before entry begins.
• The permit must remain posted at the site until the work is complete and the space is secured.

✅ A complete permit is proof the space is safe — and that you’ve planned for the worst.

Ask the Crew:

• Who reviewed and signed today’s permit?
• Are all control measures listed and in place before entry?

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