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Hazards that Dump Truck Drivers Should Be Aware of

Working with and around heavy equipment puts them at risk of struck-by, caught-in, and other hazards, construction workers should remember. These risks are also posed by dump trucks, haulage equipment, and articulated dump trucks. Furthermore, employees should always insure that they operate only equipment that they have been trained and authorised to use. Loader and Dump Truck on Construction Site

The requirements for earthmoving equipment such as scrapers, loaders, crawler or wheel tractors, bulldozers, off-highway trucks, graders, agricultural and industrial tractors, and similar facilities are covered by OSHA Standard 1926.602.

It is extremely important to hold regular safety meetings to remind heavy equipment operators, ground crew and managers of the safety requirements when working on or near heavy equipment, including dump trucks, in addition to ensuring that all crew members are highly visible on site. During the safety meeting, the points below should be covered.

During dumping operations, dump trucks, their operators, and personnel standing or working nearby are at risk. There is an increased chance of the truck tipping when the bed is raised, particularly when driving over uneven or soft ground.

Accident with Dump Truck

Always clear the areas around the dumping site and, as soon as possible, have the operator lower the bed. Prior to raising the bed, operators must always watch for potential overhead power lines! Operators must be protected by means of a canopy or cab shield during loading operations.

OSHA Standard 1926.601(b)(6) states that all transport vehicles whose payload is loaded by means of cranes, power shovels, loaders or similar equipment must have adequate cab shields and/or canopies to protect the operator from material shifting or falling.

The crushing and caught-in dangers are severe! Dump trucks have many areas, including under the bed, between the cab and body, the canopy, or the tailgate, where caught-in hazards are possible. The bed must be supported by a device strong enough to support the load if service, maintenance, or other work must be done under an elevated bed. To prevent an incident, never get under a raised dump bed without safety devices. When permitted under an open tailgate, personnel may suffer serious injury. The tailgate can weigh nearly half a tonne, depending on the model of the truck.

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Why Hard Hats are One of The Most Important Pieces of PPE at Work

Hard hats can protect crew members from falling or flying objects, electrical shock hazards and unintentional hard hits against fixed objects, if worn properly and consistently.

OSHA Standard 1926.100(a) Protective helmets shall be protected by employees working in areas where there is a potential risk of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electric shock and burns.

Hard hats, or protective helmets, have to be penetration-resistant, shock-absorbent, water- and fire-resistant in order to be effective.

Hard hats must have easy-to-understand instructions provided that proper adjustment is explained as well as how to correctly replace the suspension and headband. Worker in Man Lift Construction Wearing Hard Hat

OSHA rules specify that helmets (hard hats) must be worn where falling object hazards are present. But that's not the only time that may require a hard hat.

It is essential that workers are aware of any potential risks to their heads, such as:

Falling objects such as parts, instruments, packages, boxes, and other materials that are stored or racked Flying parts or particles from operations of cutting, conveying, or grinding Overhead lifting devices such as gantry cranes handle moving parts, parts, or objects Walking under shelves, racks, pipes, or structures, striking the front, sides, or top of the head Electrical lines, wires, or energy parts contact

Make sure that the hard hat fits correctly! If your hard hat is too large or too small, it will not protect you properly, even if it meets all the requirements.

Hard hats should not bind, slip, fall off or irritate the skin when fitted correctly. Two supervisors on a construction site wearing hard hats

Workers need to understand that not every hard hat is identical! Depending on the style and the manufacturer, the type of protection provided by a hard hat can be very different.

Head protection must be designed to protect against impact and penetration hazards caused by falling objects, such as hard hats. In order to meet special requirements and be marked with ANSI Z89.1, OSHA requires hard hats.

Depending on the job, in addition to the top of the head, some workers may be required to wear hard hats that also provide protection from impacts that happen to the sides of the hard hat. These hard hat types are classified according to ANSI Z89.1 as Type II helmets. Excavation Construction Worker wearing hard hat

Type I hard hats protect the top of the head from impact and the top and sides of the head are protected by Type II hard hats.

There are also three kinds of electrical protection-related hard hats.

Hard hats of Class G or General offer some electrical protection Class E or Electric hard hats offer considerable protection against electrical hazards Class C or Conductive hard hats do not provide any electricity protection.

Protective headgear accessories (such as eye PPE slots or optional brims) can help workers be more comfortable and comply with additional PPE requirements, but bear in mind that the safety components of the protective helmet must not be compromised by hard hat accessories. Hard Hat Electrician Wearing

When it comes to head protection and hard hats, remember these important tips:

Always be mindful of any potential threats to your head.

Every hard hat is not the same! Depending on the kind of hard hat, the type of protection provided can be very distinct.

In order to meet special requirements and be marked with ANSI Z89.1, OSHA requires hard hats.

For the electrical hazard type, workers exposed to electrical hazards must wear the appropriate head protection.

Inspect your hard hat for signs of damage on a daily basis.

Some head hazards may require employees to use hard hats designed to affect the sides as well as the top of the head.

Workers need training to recognise the types of hazards that require head protection, how to wear their head protection properly and maintain it, and when to replace it.

Make sure that the hard hat fits correctly! If your hard hat is too large or too small, it will not protect you properly, even if it meets all the requirements.

The safety elements of the protective helmet must not be compromised by Hardhat accessories.

If it has sustained any kind of impact, always replace a hard hat, even if damage is not noticed. If they have cracks or indicate signs of damage, replace hard hats.

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Signs Your Might See About Hazards in Your Workplace

Here are some of the most common variations of hazard signs that you might see and what they mean in the workplace. With Exclamation Point Generic Hazard Sign

BIOHAZARD DARK

The presence of harmful microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and other toxins is indicated by this sign. This danger sign is frequently found on medical waste disposal containers, such as used syringes. Biohazard Alert Sign

LASSER

The warning sign below must be worn by devices which rely on high-powered lasers. Eye protection should be fitted to anyone entering areas where lasers are used and avoid looking directly into the source. Sign for Laser Warning

CORROSIVE ONLY

When this hazard sign is present, when handling corrosive materials, workers must take care to use specialised safety gloves as they can burn or dissolve skin and other substances on contact. Corrosive Sign of Warning

RADIOACTIVEMENT

The hazard sign below advertises that radioactive materials are present and radiation suits should be protected for anyone working in the area. Radioactive Sign of Warning

MAJOR VOLTAGE

Equipment labelled with this danger sign uses or produces enough electricity to seriously injure or kill an individual. Access to this area should only be allowed by trained and authorised technicians. Warning Sign with High Voltage

HOT SURFACE, hot

Anything that carries the danger sign below can get extremely hot to the touch. Workers should avoid this or be careful not to burn themselves or others. Sign of Hot Surface Warning

POISON, POISON

Materials that have the symbol shown on the hazard sign below are poisonous and without protective gloves should not be swallowed, inhaled or handled. Any region where poisons could be present may also be highlighted by this danger sign. Sign Poison Warning

FLAMMABLE FRAME

It is necessary to keep anything marked with the hazard sign below away from open flames, heat sources and sparks. Flammable materials are at risk of sudden combustion and explosions can be caused. Flammable Sign of Warning

EXTREME COLD Coldness

This danger sign is often found in chemical storage areas and indicates extremely low temperatures. It is necessary to take care not to expose the skin or other sensitive products to such cold conditions. Sign of the Extreme Cold Warning

WET FLOOR Floors

In practically any work environment, this danger sign can be found and is used to mark an area where the floor may be wet, has just been mopped recently or has an increased risk of spills. Sign of Wet Floor Warning

VEHICLES MOVING

The hazard sign below alerts workers that heavy equipment regularly passes through the area, whether forklifts, trucks or another type of vehicle. Anyone on foot should stay alert while in the area on designated pedestrian walkways. Warning Sign Moving Vehicles

Hazard signs in labs and industrial workplaces are a prevalent sight. For workplace safety, the information they convey is essential, but they may not always be familiar to those working there. Consider downloading this infographic and posting it in your workplace to insure that the meaning of these hazard signs is known to all team members. A safety conference or toolbox conversation on hazard signs is also a good idea!

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How to See Potential Fire Hazards at Your Workplace

To avoid potentially deadly situations on their job sites, workers need to recognise potential fire hazards and take every safety precaution. Holding regular safety meetings is the best thing any employer can do. Office Building Fire, Visible Exit Sign

U.S. according to In recent years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has killed over 200 workers annually as a result of fires and explosions.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA.org) reports that U.S. fire departments reported an estimated 37,000 fires per year during 2009-2013, including: 26,300 outside or unclassified fires, 7,220 structure fires, and 3,440 vehicle fires. In addition, $1 billion in property damage, 18+ deaths and 270+ injuries per year were caused by these fires. Building Site Fire

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.152(g)(8) states that in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids, smoking or open flames shall not occur. And the 1926.152(g)(9) OSHA Construction Standard states that conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking are posted.

Examples of Danger Signs from Fire Prevention Fire Signs for Prevention (mysafetysign.com)

"OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.106(b)(6) "Sources of ignition." Precautions shall be taken in places where flammable vapours may be present to avoid ignition by removing or controlling sources of ignition. Open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, friction heat, sparks (static, electrical and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat may be sources of ignition.

Incorporate the subject of fire prevention in your schedule for safety meetings. Ensure that the following significant issues are part of your meeting on fire prevention.

Fire prevention is the responsibility of every worker! Be vigilant about your operations and avoid creating fire hazards. Smoke in designated areas only.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.150(a)(1) OSHA Construction Standard 1926.150(a)(a)(1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection programme to be followed in all stages of construction and demolition work and shall provide for the firefighting equipment referred to in this subpart. There shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment as fire hazards occur.

More points to cover during any safety meeting on fire prevention:

Ensure that all staff know where the fire extinguishers at the work site are located. Employees should immediately report any missing, damaged, or spent fire extinguishers. All team members should be familiar with the parts of a fire extinguisher and how to tell if it has been discharged. Unless they have been trained to do so, no one should try to use a fire extinguisher! For every employer, setting up fire extinguisher training is a great idea. To use, store, or transport fuel, always use the correct containers. Immediately report any fires or possible fires!

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How to Teach Power Tool Safety To Your Workers

In many workplace settings, tools are common and power tools are particularly important in order to get the job done, but it is important to remember that electrical tools can pose significant hazards. Workers should make sure they are familiar with the specific risks of the instruments they use, including risks such as:

Electric shock Amputations & cuts Injuries to the eye Amputations The Hazards of Trip & Fall Wounds of Puncture

Tools of Power

OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.242(a) OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.242(a) Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of the tools and equipment used by the staff, including the tools and equipment which the staff may furnish.

Tool injuries often occur when employees fail to use them as intended, remove guards designed for their own security, or forget to inspect them before using them. Workers should be trained in the safe handling and care of the power tools they are going to use on the job and reminded to follow safe work practises on a regular basis whenever they use their tools.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.300(a) states that all hand and power tools and similar equipment must be kept in a safe condition, whether provided by the employer or the worker.

Make sure that the following points are emphasised during any safety meetings on power instruments.

Always check before using your electrical tools and extension cords. Inspect tools such as cut or broken cords, cracks, or signs of electrical damage for any damage. Ensure that tools that can create a hazard or hide a serious defect are not covered in paint, grease, or dirt.

Safety Poster Hanging

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.302(a)(1) Tools operated by electricity shall either be of an approved double-insulated type or shall be grounded in accordance with the provisions of Subpart K of this Part.

Use only electrical tools with a proper grounding pin or double insulated protection design.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.300(b)(1) When power-operated instruments are designed to fit guards, they shall, when in use, be fitted with such guards.

Before the tool is used, inspect guards and safety devices. On circular saws or other instruments, never remove or pin back guards. Always use the manufacturer's proper attachments, handles, and grips! When using electrical tools, dress appropriately. Avoid wearing loose clothes or jewellery that can get trapped in the moving parts of a tool. Make sure you tie your long hair back. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which, when using electrical instruments such as leather gloves and safety glasses, will provide additional protection. Secure work with a clamp or a vice when necessary to keep it from slipping when using power tools. Keep all instruments tidy and well maintained. Regular maintenance may be necessary, such as grinding, sharpening or blade replacement. When not in use and during maintenance, disconnect tools from the power source. Never carry the power cord with any tools and never yank the cable to disconnect it from the power source. Keep the cords away from sharp edges and heat. Remove it from service immediately if any power tool, cord, guard, safety device or accessory is damaged. While using electrical tools, be sure to maintain a stable footing and maintain a good balance. Unless approved for that use, do not use electrical tools in wet conditions.

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Programs to Enure You Prevent The Top 10 Injuries at Work

Serious, nonfatal workplace injuries amounted to nearly $60 billion in direct U.S. worker compensation costs, according to the 2020 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. This translates into more than one billion dollars a week spent on these injuries by companies.

More than 50 billion dollars, or 89 percent of the total cost, are the top 10 causes of workplace injuries.

Each year, by their direct costs, we rank the top 10 causes of the most severe, nonfatal workplace injuries to help businesses better protect staff and the bottom line," says Liberty Mutual, which provides the annual Workplace Safety Index, which often does not change much from year to year." Injured worker filling out form for injury claim

"Injuries in the workplace affect both employees and employers. Injured workers face possible physical, emotional and financial damage. Employers face the direct costs of injuries in the workplace-medical care related to the accident and some portion of the salary of an injured employee-and the indirect costs, including the hiring of temporary employees, loss of productivity, and disruptions in quality.

By identifying critical risk areas, the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index helps employers, risk managers and safety practitioners make workplaces safer so that companies can allocate safety resources better. Graph, $59.59 trillion in total cost of the most disabling workplace injuries

OVEREXERTION INVOLVING OUTSIDE SOURCES When it comes to workplace injuries, injuries from lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or throwing objects represent 23 percent of the national burden. TAKE ACTION: Train employees to perform the physical tasks required at work in the correct way. Use equipment when available, instead of manual labour. Ensure that breaks and rest are given to employees when necessary to prevent over-exertion.

FALLS ON SAME LEVEL Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common indoor and outdoor causes of workplace injuries. In particular, if they fall into surrounding debris that could cause further injury, employees are at risk of sprains, strains, lacerations or worse. TAKE ACTION: Ensure the use of non-slip mats and rugs, make good housekeeping a priority in the workplace, repair or clearly mark uneven walking surfaces and train staff on the correct requirements for cleaning. Building contractor Fell Off Ladder, Hurt Kneee

STRUCK BY OBJECT OR EQUIPMENT When work is done at heights, large equipment is in use, or vertically stored materials, there can be a great risk of falling objects or moving equipment hitting employees. TAKE ACTION: In a safe way, all overhead materials should be stored. Caution signs should be used and, when necessary, proper PPE, such as hard hats, should be used.

FALLS TO LOWER LEVEL Falls from heights can be from ladders, from scaffolding, on stairways, from roofs or from large equipment, through floor holes or sky lights. TAKE ACTION: Ensure all employees that work at heights have proper fall protection provided and they are trained on the use of the fall protection equipment including PFAS, guard rails or other engineered devices. Big Warehouse

OTHER EXERTIONS OR BODILY REACTIONS These injuries are typically non-impact but occur when due to a vigourous or strenuous effort, a body reacts or reacts to something unexpected or has an injury. These injuries do not fit into one of the other categories that are common. TAKE ACTION: Risk assessments of the workplace can help evaluate common hazards to which employees may be exposed and assist management with opportunities for prevention and training.

MOTORIZED LAND VEHICLE INVOLVING ROADWAY INCIDENTS Employees driving for business purposes may be more likely to be injured in car crashes and are also susceptible to distracted and drowsy driving. TAKE ACTION: Defining safe driving strategies with a focus on distracted, drowsy, and defensive driving. Provide safe-driver training for employees. Highway Drowsy Driving Sign

SLIP OR TRIP WITHOUT FALL When an employee slips or trips but does not fall down, reaction injuries occur. The stress of the reaction to upright correction of the body can result in muscle strain, twisted ankles, or other trauma. TAKE ACTION: Place no-slip rugs near entrances/exits, insure that any uneven areas are clearly labelled (or repaired), keep all work spaces clean and that potential slippery areas outside the building should be cleared.

REPETITIVE MOTIONS INVOLVING MICRO-TASKS Day after day, working on a computer or performing the same job on the assembly line can strain muscles and tendons that can cause back pain, problems with vision and carpal tunnel syndrome. TAKE ACTION: Employers should provide appropriate ergonomic equipment and training and employees should advocate for it. Employees should be encouraged to take breaks and a schedule for job rotation could be considered along with cross-training. Large exposed gears that could be trapped-in danger

STRUCK AGAINST OBJECT OR EQUIPMENT It is common to have head, knee, neck and foot bruises, sprains and injuries when staff unintentionally walk into equipment, walls, debris or furniture in the workplace. TAKE ACTION: In the workplace, ensuring good housekeeping is a priority, walkways are designated and potential risks are clearly marked.

CAUGHT IN/COMPRESSED BY EQUIPMENT OR OBJECTS Caught-in injuries are one of the top 4 serious incidents that occur most commonly in factory settings in construction and machine entanglement caught-in injuries. TAKE ACTION: Provide protective barriers and train staff on how caught-in risks can be recognised.

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Why You Shouldn't Neglect Fall Protection Systems

Why are these fall-related injuries and fatalities still recurring, despite the new sophisticated and innovative fall protection systems? This paper takes a deeper look at failures in the fall protection system that can be avoided. Construction Worker Installing Guardrails for fall protection (Safety Simplified)

Because of workplace falls, around 17,000 lost-time injuries (LTI) are recorded every year. That can be translated every 20 minutes into one fall-related injury, or 80 falls every single day. While the majority of these injuries are simply "minor" slips or trips, 28 percent of all workplace fatalities are caused by same-level falls.

The second leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities on most job sites in America is both same-level and multi-level falls, following transport-related accidents at work. About $70 billion is spent each year on compensation and medical bills for American workers suffering from fall injuries.

Why are these fall-related injuries and fatalities still recurring, despite the new sophisticated and innovative fall protection systems? Sometimes it is the inability to use any fall protection at all, but there are times when the fall protection system itself is somewhat wrong. Here are some reasons why fall protection used to safeguard employees ends up being severely insufficient. Worker using protection against personal fall

Improper use of the equipment supplied for fall protection

Failure to choose the right fall protection device for a specific job is what the experts in the industry have referred to as "the new type of fatality." In these instances, employees may think they have adequate fall protection and end up with a false sense of security.

There are three fundamental variables that can complement an adequate safety system for fall protection.

Training on the basics provided by the Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) along with appropriate use for the work environment and application. Compliance with the PFPE standards for proper handling and safety. PFPE Regular Formal Inspections.

Workers should undergo proper training and follow the correct handling and use of equipment. Management should also conduct periodic checks and maintenance on each equipment, as well as insure that each of them is properly installed with the right engineers.

In addition to the formal individualised, hands-on training and on point culture of safety practises, the prevention of the risks of working at height begins with a thorough understanding of all the risks and the informed and proper deployment of PFPEs. Inspecting System for Personal Fall Arrest Personal Inspection of Fall Arrest System

On Horizontal Lifelines misconceptions

Experts argue that with the increased use of horizontal lifeline systems, there are problems with training, installation, and maintenance that are often neglected by many PFPE users.

At a similar level, horizontal lifelines utilise a cable connected to two anchorage points. Using this tying off method allows a worker to move horizontally without altering points of anchorage, allowing more freedom of movement that increases productivity.

Although horizontal systems are more time-efficient than standard lanyard harness systems, more robust anchorage points are required. There is a need to understand that, even within a very short distance, a falling body can be heavier than what an anchorage point can hold.

However, many workers believe that as long as they weigh around 200 lbs, they will be protected, and the rope is rated with 12,000 lbs of tensile strength, but, no. The weak point here is more likely to be anchorage points.

Another misconception workers tend to have with horizontal lifelines is inadequate clearance. Workers may try to make the estimate themselves. This requires, however, the thorough understanding of sag and deflection ratios by a qualified engineer, which definitely requires a lot of charts and formulas. System for Roof Hatch Guardrail

Engineered Fall Systems Lack

The idea that engineering out and eliminating hazards is the best method of fall protection is adopted by many businesses. Instead of adding up the costs of re-training, re-inspection, re-certification, and re-application, it is the cheapest approach.

If it is not possible to eliminate hazards, conventional fall prevention and fall restraint systems would be a great option to prevent fall hazards. Typically, conventional fall prevention approaches include installing guardrails (visit the website of the company here), decks, walls, and catwalks.

In contrast, a worker wears fall protection equipment in a fall restraint approach, which helps them do the work at a height without reaching the risky edge of a structure.

Another way to make use of engineering, alongside architecture, is to consider fall hazards during building planning and design. In Europe, for instance, builders are now required to instal anchorage points in new buildings instead of opting for more costly retrofitting.

Considering that innovations in fall systems, like any other diverse sectors, are evolving, continuous training for workers is recommended. When it comes to people protecting themselves at altitude, especially those without prior knowledge, there is a lot of room for confusion and errors. Proper training and good application is the only solution to it.

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What Permits You Need to Work in a Confined Space

If workers have to enter the confined spaces required for a permit, a written permit programme and the use of a detailed confined space permit is required. Using a written permit will help insure that every employee can safely enter, work, and exit a confined space required by the permit. Worker with Confined Space Checklist at Confined Space Entrance

On the job, confined spaces are found more commonly than most workers realise. The term confined space implies any space that is large enough to enter and perform tasks for a worker, but is not designed to be continuously inside for workers and has limited or very limited means of entry or exit.

It is critically important that they be evaluated when confined spaces are identified to find out whether there are any hazards present. OSHA requires that the area be classified as a permit-required confined space if there are hazards.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1203(d) If any employer decides that staff it directs will enter a permit space, that employer must have a written space permit programme implemented at the construction site.

OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.146(c)(4) The employer shall develop and implement a written permit space programme that complies with this section if the employer decides that its employees will enter permit rooms.

OSHA regulations require that permits for confined space entry contain at least the following data:

Location or spatial identification Purpose or reason why you need the entry The date and length of time that will last for the permit Names of the individuals who enter and a way to track who is inside Names of the entry attendants The entry supervisor's name and signature Hazards of entering confined space Safety measures used in confined space to isolate, eliminate, or control hazards Required conditions before entry is permitted Air-monitoring test results, names, and times Use of emergency and rescue services and how to contact them Procedures of communication to keep in constant contact with the entrants List of safety, testing and other installations to be used Supplementary data such as specific safety requirements or procedures

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1205(a) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(e)(1) Each employer must document the completion of the measures required by... the preparation of an entry permit before entry is authorised.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1205(d) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(e)(4) The permit duration may not exceed the time required for the assigned task to be completed or the work identified on the permit to be completed.

Confined Space Permit at Confined Space Entrance

Permits and their confined space entry procedures will vary depending on the conditions of the company, project, customer and actual site. Regardless, it is always necessary to follow these rules:

Prevent unauthorised entrance into the confined space required by the permit. The hazards of the permit space should be assessed and identified before entry is started. Use any necessary practises to insure safe entry and work inside the confined space required by the permit. The entry supervisor identified in the permit must sign the entry permit to authorise entry before entry begins. At the time of entry, the signed and completed permit must be accessible to all authorised entrants by posting it at the point of entry.

1926.1205(c) and 1910.146(e)(3) OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1205(c) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(e)(3) The completed permit must be made available... by posting it on the portal of entry or by any other equally effective means, in order to enable entrants to confirm that preparations for pre-entry have been completed.

Confined Space worker

The air must be periodically tested and monitored during work inside the permit-required confined space to insure safe conditions are maintained.

The permit may be cancelled at any time during the work, if conditions change or a new safety hazard has been identified.

Once a confined space entry has been successfully completed, the permit must be kept on file as part of an annual review process for at least one year.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1205(e) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(e)(5) The OSHA Construction Standard 1926.1205(e) and General Industry Standard 1910.146(e)(5) The entry supervisor must terminate the entry and cancel the entry permit when the entry operations covered by the entry permit have been completed; or a condition not permitted under the entry permit arises in or near the space of the permit.