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Every confined space entry requires a coordinated team effort. Everyone must understand their specific role and perform it with diligence.

Why It Matters:

Confined spaces can become deadly in seconds. When everyone knows their responsibilities — and sticks to them — emergencies can be avoided or handled swiftly. Confusion about roles can lead to miscommunication, delayed rescues, or overlooked hazards.

Key Points:

• Entrant: The person entering the space. Must follow all procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain communication with the attendant.
• Attendant: Stays outside the space. Monitors the entrant, tracks entry times, and initiates emergency response if needed. Never enters the space.
• Entry Supervisor: Authorizes the entry, ensures all precautions are in place, verifies atmospheric testing, and cancels the permit when the work is complete.
• Each role must be filled by a trained and competent person. Substitutions aren’t allowed unless the replacement is equally trained.
• Communication among team members must be clear, constant, and reliable — especially during atmospheric testing or if alarms sound.

✅ A successful entry starts with the right people doing the right tasks.

Ask the Crew:

• Do we all understand our roles in a confined space entry?
• Is everyone trained for their assigned duties?