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Disaster Advice Glossary
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Disaster recovery and restoration can be veiled in mystery to the many who have not undertaken specific training. This glossary explains technical terms to assist both report writing and the understanding of those technical terms so often misunderstood.
Definition
| Attendant: |
In confined space, it is the third or fourth employee who must be stationed outside the permitted space, who monitors the authorized entrants inside the permit required confined space. |
| Attendant Duties: |
In reference to confined work spaces: Education Note: In confined space entry, besides monitoring the confined space with electronic monitoring equipment, the attendant must know and be able to recognize the hazards that are a potential or that may be faced during entry; be aware of the possible effects of hazard exposure in authorised entrants; keep track of all authorised entrants in the permitted work space, and make sure the names of the entrants listed on the entry permit, match and accurately identify the employees in the confined space; remained stationed outside the permit space at all times during entry, until the attendant is relieved by another qualified attendant; communicate with authorized entrants to monitor their status and to alert entrants if they must leave (evacuate) the permit space; the attendant should have current first air and CPR certification; if there is an emergency, the attendant must know how to immediately call for aid and assistance without leaving the post. See Entry Supervisor. |
| Entry Supervisor Duties: |
In confined space entry, the duties of the supervisor are not unlike the attendant located outside the confined space. The entry supervisor include the role in determining if the conditions in the confined space are acceptable for employee entry; overseeing entry operations and terminating entry when required or necessary; verify the test results for the chemicals, vapors, flammable or toxins present; verify the need for rescue services and the means for summoning help; remove all unauthorized persons and employees from the permit work space; fill out, date and sign all logs. An entry supervisor may also serve as an attendant or an authorized entrant if they are properly trained and equipped for each role. See Attendant, Confined Space, Rescue Procedures. |
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