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Confined Space Entry Readiness Checklist
Assess pre-entry controls before a vessel, tank or pit entry. This checklist supports the approved confined-space permit process; it does not grant entry.
How to use this worksheet
- Identify the space, reason for entry and its hazard/permit classification.
- Verify required entry permit, energy/process isolation, access and external barriers.
- Have a competent person confirm gas testing, instrument condition and ongoing monitoring requirements.
- Confirm attendant/entrant duties, communication, entrant tracking and practical rescue availability.
- On changing conditions, alarms or lost communication, stop and evacuate under the approved procedure.
Worked field example
Example — Tank inspection: Check line blinds and LOTO records, document pre-entry atmosphere measurements and confirm attendant, communications and rescue arrangements before entry.
SERNEM — FIELD WORKSHEET
Confined Space Entry Readiness Checklist
Adapt this worksheet to actual site conditions.
Space and entry arrangements
Pre-entry verification matrix
| Control point | Evidence / reading | Result / gap | Verified by |
|---|---|---|---|
Monitoring, emergency and revalidation
This worksheet is not a statutory entry permit, atmosphere certificate, supervisor authorization or rescue plan. OSHA 1910.146 is a US regulation with defined scope; verify local requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is one gas test enough?
Not necessarily. Continue monitoring or retesting as required by the hazards and approved permit.
Can any worker act as attendant?
Attendants must meet the entry program's role and competency requirements and remain outside as required.
Related SERNEM resources
Technical sources
This worksheet is not a statutory entry permit, atmosphere certificate, supervisor authorization or rescue plan. OSHA 1910.146 is a US regulation with defined scope; verify local requirements.