You must:

• Make sure that an entry supervisor:

– Authorizes the entry into a permit-required confined space by signing the entry permit.

– Oversees entry operations.

– Knows about the hazards that may be faced during entry, including the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.

– Verifies and checks all of the following:

■ The appropriate entries have been made on the permit.

■ All tests specified by the permit have been conducted.

■ All procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before approving the permit and allowing entry to the space.

– Terminates the entry and cancels the permit when:

■ The assigned task or job has been completed.

■ A condition in the space that is not covered by the entry permit is discovered.

– Verifies that rescue services are available and that there is a way to contact them.

– Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit-required confined space during entry operations.

– Determines that entry operations remain consistent with the terms of the entry permit and acceptable entry conditions are maintained:

■ Whenever responsibility for a permit-required space entry operation is transferred; and

■ At regular intervals dictated by the hazards and operations performed within the space.

Note:	• Make sure entry supervisors have the required knowledge and proficiency to perform the job duties and responsibilities required by this part.
	• The entry supervisor may also perform other duties under this part, such as attendant or entrant, if they are trained and proficient in those duties.
	• The responsibility of the entry supervisor may be passed from one supervisor to another during an entry operation.