Duties of Workers:

***Important to remember***

a) Do not enter or re-enter the confined space (if the confined space has
been left unoccupied and unattended) unless testing has been performed.
b) Know the hazards that you may be faced with upon entry. Know the route of exposure (e.g., inhalation or skin absorption), signs and symptoms, and long-term effects of exposure.
c) Know how to use the equipment (including personal protective
equipment and tools) properly.
d) Maintain communication with the attendant so that the attendant can
monitor your safety and be able to alert workers to evacuate the
confined space.
e) Alert the attendant whenever:
 you recognize any warning sign or symptom of exposure
 you see a dangerous condition
 an alarm is activated.
f) Get out of the permit space immediately whenever
 a warning system indicating a ventilation failure is activated
 the attendant gives an evacuation order
 a worker recognizes any signs or symptoms of exposure
 a person inside detects a dangerous condition
 an evacuation alarm is activated.