Confined spaces · Printable resource
Confined space pre-entry discussion prompts
Questions to settle before anyone enters: necessity, isolation, atmospheric testing, attendant, communication and rescue.
- Format
- PDF (A4) · printable web page
- For
- Entry supervisors, entrants, attendants and permit issuers
- Version
- v1.0 · reviewed 30 October 2026
SAFETY SUTRAS · FIELD RESOURCEv1.0Confined space pre-entry discussion prompts
A discussion aid to use with. Never instead of. Your confined space permit and procedure.
Space / location
Date / time
Permit number
Entry supervisor
Before entry
- Entry is necessary. The task cannot reasonably be done from outside
- All inlets are isolated (product, steam, inert gas, electrical, mechanical)
- The atmosphere has been tested with a calibrated instrument, in the correct order and at different levels
- Continuous monitoring is arranged for the duration of the work
- Ventilation is in place where required
People and rescue
- A trained attendant will remain outside throughout the entry
- Communication between entrant and attendant is agreed and tested
- The rescue plan does not rely solely on the emergency services
- Rescue equipment is at the entrance and the rescue team is available
- Everyone knows: no one enters to attempt rescue without protection
Atmospheric test readings (time / O₂ / flammable / toxic)
Confirmation
Entrants
Attendant
General discussion aid, not a risk assessment, permit or procedure. Adapt to your site’s hazards, legal requirements and competent advice.
SAFETYSUTRAS.COM · FREE RESOURCE · ADAPT BEFORE USEv1.0 · reviewed 30 October 2026