Jonathan Zimmerman and I received some less than flattering feedback when I stated in our 2019 ASSP presentation that there are NO exemptions for NOT having a rescue plan for ENTRY RESCUE when the entry method is via a “permit” (1910.146 (d)-(k). This single topic garnered more discussion after our session than any other – it seemed to catch a lot of folks off guard. Of course, this is exactly why it made our Top 10 List. I even know that some attendees actually called OSHA as we received feedback from our friends at OSHA that they received a number of calls asking about this. But here is a Serious Citation from the double Tank Truck fatality case issued this week. If you were ever wondering if “entry style rescue” is REQUIRED on every “permitted-entry” into a PRCS, wonder no more!
NOTE: I encourage SAFTENG members to study these citations as they are “textbook” citations! You can also see our Safety2019 Presentation
