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An excavator operator needs to enter a trench that has been deemed a confined space. Who is responsible for issuing the Confined Space Entry Permit?
A Confined Space Entry Permit must be issued by a competent person appointed by the employer, typically a site safety representative or supervisor, after all ha
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Question: An excavator operator needs to enter a trench that has been deemed a confined space. Who is responsible for issuing the Confined Space Entry Permit?
Answer options:
- The excavation sub-contractor's lead operator. ✅ The site safety representative or competent person designated by the employer.
- The excavator manufacturer's field service technician.
- The municipal building inspector.
Correct answer: The site safety representative or competent person designated by the employer.
Explanation: A Confined Space Entry Permit must be issued by a competent person appointed by the employer, typically a site safety representative or supervisor, after all hazards have been assessed and control measures are in place, according to provincial confined space regulations.
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