Confined Space Entry

Administration

If APHIS personnel or contractors must enter a Confined Space with a known or potential hazard present, a permit system must be used and training required. A Permit Required Confined Space entry program is supplied in Appendix 11-A. To enter confined spaces, three positions must be filled (a rescue team must also be available). Employees must be trained to perform the functions of:

Entrant
Attendant
Supervisor

The training requirements are outlined in the Permit Required Confined Space Program in Appendix 11-A. Also, arrangements must be made with local emergency response organizations for rescue service in the Permit Required Confined Space.