Before entering a permit-required space, what must be completed and signed by the entry supervisor and posted at entrances?

Before entering a permit-required space, what must be completed and signed by the entry supervisor and posted at entrances?

• A. Confined space entry permit
• B. Permit to Enter
• C. Entry Authorization Letter
• D. Space Readiness Report

Answer: (A)

A formal entry authorization document is required for any permit-required space, and it must be completed and signed by the entry supervisor before anyone enters. This document, the confined space entry permit, serves as the official record that the space has been evaluated, hazards identified, controls and atmospheric conditions verified, and that rescue and PPE requirements are in place. By signing, the entry supervisor approves the entry and takes responsibility for maintaining those conditions, and posting the permit at the entry ensures all workers and rescuers know the approved precautions and can verify that entry is authorized. The permit stays in effect for the duration of the work and is canceled or updated if conditions change or entry is completed. Other proposed documents don’t carry the same authority or visibility required by the standard for this pre-entry step.

A formal entry authorization document is required for any permit-required space, and it must be completed and signed by the entry supervisor before anyone enters. This document, the confined space entry permit, serves as the official record that the space has been evaluated, hazards identified, controls and atmospheric conditions verified, and that rescue and PPE requirements are in place. By signing, the entry supervisor approves the entry and takes responsibility for maintaining those conditions, and posting the permit at the entry ensures all workers and rescuers know the approved precautions and can verify that entry is authorized. The permit stays in effect for the duration of the work and is canceled or updated if conditions change or entry is completed. Other proposed documents don’t carry the same authority or visibility required by the standard for this pre-entry step.