Confined Space Entry Safety Checklist

Complete this confined space entry permit checklist before any entry into permit-required confined spaces. All atmospheric testing must be performed and documented before entry authorization.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Before each entry
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Entry Supervisor / Competent Person
Total Items: 52
Compliance: OSHA 1926.1200-1213, OSHA 1910.146, ANSI Z117.1, UK HSE Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, India Factories Act Section 36

Space Classification & Hazard Identification

Identify all hazards associated with the confined space.

Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) classification verified?
Written hazard assessment completed?
Atmospheric hazards identified?
Physical hazards identified?
Previous contents of space documented?

Isolation & Lockout/Tagout

Verify all energy sources and material flows are isolated.

Lockout/Tagout procedures applied to all energy sources?
All pipes blanked, blinded, or disconnected?
Electrical equipment de-energized and locked out?
Mechanical equipment (agitators, mixers) isolated?
Pneumatic/hydraulic systems bled and locked out?
Zero-energy state verified (try-test)?

Atmospheric Testing & Monitoring

All atmospheric testing must be completed and documented before entry.

Gas monitor calibrated within manufacturer specifications?
Monitor calibration date
Oxygen level reading (%)
LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) reading (%)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) reading (ppm)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) reading (ppm)
Other contaminants tested (specify)?
Atmospheric testing performed at multiple levels (top, middle, bottom)?
Continuous atmospheric monitoring established?

Ventilation Requirements

Verify adequate ventilation is established and maintained.

Natural ventilation adequate?
Mechanical ventilation in place?
Ventilation rate adequate (minimum 20 air changes/hour)?
Supply air positioned to reach all areas of space?
Exhaust positioned to remove contaminants at source?
Ventilation not recirculating contaminated air?

Entry & Rescue Equipment

Verify all required entry and rescue equipment is available and functional.

Non-entry retrieval system in place (tripod, davit, winch)?
Full-body harness with chest or back D-ring for each entrant?
Retrieval line attached to harness D-ring?
SCBA or supplied air respirators available?
First aid kit at entry point?
Two-way communication equipment tested?
Explosion-proof lighting available (if required)?
Required PPE documented on permit?

Personnel Assignments & Training

Verify all personnel are trained and duties are assigned.

All authorized entrants listed on permit?
Entrants trained per OSHA 1926.1207?
Trained attendant assigned and at entry point?
Attendant understands duties (monitoring, communication, summon rescue)?
Entry supervisor on-site and available?
Rescue service/team notified and on standby?
Rescue can respond within acceptable timeframe?

Hot Work in Confined Space (If Applicable)

Additional requirements when hot work will be performed.

Hot work to be performed in confined space?
Separate hot work permit issued?
Fire watch assigned?
Fire extinguisher at entry point?
Combustibles removed from space?
Additional ventilation for welding fumes?

Emergency Procedures

Verify emergency response procedures are established.

Site-specific emergency action plan reviewed?
Evacuation signal established and communicated?
Emergency contact numbers posted at entry?
Route to nearest hospital known?
SDS/MSDS available for all potential contaminants?