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Guidelines Part 9
Guidelines Part 9 - Identification and entry permits
G9.14 Expiration of an entry permit
Issued August 1, 1999
Paragraph 9.14(d) of the OHS Regulation states that an entry permit must identify "the time of expiration of the permit".
An entry permit will cover a specific task or project, which may occur over a number of shifts. The time of expiration of the permit is based on the estimated time to complete the project's work activities and will be identified on the permit. An entry permit should be treated as expired sooner than the stated time of expiration if one of the following occurs:
- the confined space is placed back in service,
- continuity in responsible supervision for the confined space is broken, or
- the task or project is interrupted for a significant time because of an emergency that affects the confined space, such as an accident, rescue requirement, or a breakdown of engineering control equipment.
Once an entry permit has expired, a new permit must be issued before entry into the confined space is allowed.
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