Entrant Supervisor

Entry Supervisor:

Person (such as employer, foreman or crew chief) responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present at permit space where entry is planned, for authorizing entry & overseeing entry operations & for terminating entry

Note: entry supervisor may serve as attendant or authorized entrant, as long as that person is trained & equipped as required for each role filled

Duties of a Entry Supervisor

The entry supervisor is responsible for determining whether acceptable entry conditions exist, authorizing the entry, overseeing entry operations, terminating the entry, and canceling the entry permit. The entry supervisor represents the employer and is accountable for entry operation safety.

The entry supervisor must:
(1) Know the hazards.
(2) Verify safe entry conditions.
(3) Terminate entry and cancel permit.
(4) Verify availability and effectiveness of rescue services.
(5) Remove unauthorized persons.
(6) Ensure acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

Duties of entry supervisor may be passed from one individual to another during entry operations