Origination Date: October 7, 2011 Revision Date: June 2012

Release Authorized by: Danny Trahan, Safety Director Manual Rev 4

DUTIES OF A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ATTENDANT/STANDBY PERSON

DUTIES OF A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ATTENDANT/STANDBY PERSON

Above all else, a Confined Space Entry Attendant/Standby Person is assigned for the
protection of people within the confined space.
Should a person be injured, collapse, or display abnormal behavior inside the space, your
immediate duty is to summon help. DO NOT enter the space and risk your own well-being and
that of others.
Before the work begins:
Discuss the job with the person assigning you to attendant/standby person duties and obtain a copy of page 2
of the Confined Space Entry Register (Form 000.653.F0114).

Verify that you are clear about:

The confined space to be entered
The work to be done
The potential hazards that exist
The precautions to be observed
The Confined Space Entry Permit (Form 000.653.F0115) and other permits associated with the job.
Make you known to the person(s) authorized to enter the confined space.
If required on the Confined Space Entry Permit, establish radio contact with the project/site office or other
nominated person/location. Contact the project/site office or other nominated person/location stating
clearly who you are, the number of the Confined Space Entry Permit, and who is about to enter the
confined space.

During the work, be aware that:

You are authorized to instruct people to leave the confined space at any time.
You, or a relief assigned by the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer, must be in attendance
whenever anyone is inside the confined space. If this is not possible, the confined space must be
vacated.
You need to maintain maximum contact with person(s) in the space. Visual contact is obviously preferred
but is not always possible. In this event, maintain contact by verbal means, listen for sounds from the
space, or have an arranged signaling method using a lifeline or other lines or hoses (but not air-supply
hoses).
You need to confirm there are no emissions in the near vicinity of the confined space such as vehicles and
diesel-powered welders.
Wind direction changes may bring new hazards.

Completion of the Work:

Verify the confined space is clear and welding leads or gas-cutting gear has been removed.
Confirm those who were in the confined space signed off the Confined Space Entry Permit.
Advise the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer that the above activities have been completed.

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