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Before anyone enters a permit-required confined space, a full permit must be issued — and every step must be followed without shortcuts.

Why It Matters:

Permit systems exist because confined spaces carry serious risks: toxic gases, engulfment, electrical hazards, and more. The permit is not just paperwork — it’s a documented safety system that ensures the space is tested, controlled, and continuously monitored. Skipping even one requirement can lead to tragedy.

Key Points:

• A permit must be completed before entry — it outlines hazards, required controls, authorized personnel, and rescue plans.
• Entry supervisors must sign off only after verifying that all safety measures are in place.
• All workers must review the permit and understand their roles and responsibilities before entering.
• Permits expire after the job, shift, or conditions change — a new one must be issued each time.
• Any deviation from the plan requires immediate re-evaluation and possible withdrawal from the space.

✅ The permit isn’t a formality — it’s your crew’s lifeline.

Ask the Crew:

• Have we reviewed and signed today’s permit?
• What would trigger a suspension or reissuance of the permit?

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