PDFWAC 296-307-65022

Make sure entrants know the hazardous conditions and their duties.

You must:
• Make sure that all entrants:
– Know the hazards they may face during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and results of exposure to the hazards.
– Use equipment properly.
– Communicate with the attendant as necessary so the attendant can:
■ Monitor entrant status.
■ Alert entrants of the need to evacuate.
– Alert the attendant whenever either of these situations exist:
■ A warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation such as, behavioral changes, euphoria, giddiness potentially from lack of oxygen or exposure to solvents.
■ A prohibited condition.
– Exit from the permit-required confined space as quickly as possible when one of the following occurs:
■ The attendant or entry supervisor gives an order to evacuate.
■ The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation.
■ The entrant detects a prohibited condition.
■ An evacuation alarm is activated.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-65022, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]