How often have we heard “entry supervisors” ask the following question… “Do I have to call the fire department before I sign each permit?”
How do you answer this question? Does their responsibility change if there is an on-site rescue team vs. off-site rescue services?
This is an EXTREMELY CRITICAL path in confined space safety, and we need to be spot on in our answers and expectations.
Here is how I answered their questions and dealt with their protest.
