Supervisor Responsibilities

The responsible supervisor must ensure that certain conditions are met, as follows:

• Pre-entry testing and inspection are conducted based on the written procedures
• Precautions identified in the written procedures and the precautions required by OHS are followed
• Only authorized workers enter a confined space

Each person who is assigned duties or responsibilities related to entry into a confined space must be adequately instructed and trained in specific protocols, as follows:

• The hazards of the space
• The precautions to take to properly perform his or her duties, as identified in written procedures

To learn more about Confined Space Competent Person/Supervisor visit our Confined Space Competent Person/Supervisor Online Training web page.