(1) The employer must make sure, when using alternate entry procedures, instead of permit entry procedures, that it has monitoring and inspection data that supports the following:
(a) That the only hazard of the permit-required confined space is an actual or potentially hazardous atmosphere.
(b) That continuous forced air ventilation alone is all that is needed to maintain the permit-required confined space for safe entry.
(2) The employer must make sure an entry to obtain monitoring and inspection data or to eliminate hazards is performed according to WAC
296-307-500, Permit entry procedures.
(3) The employer must 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. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-65202, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-65202, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]