Consider this passage on confined space entry: 'Prior to entry, a permit-required confined space must be thoroughly ventilated and continuously monitored for atmospheric hazards such as oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and toxic substances. A trained attendant must remain outside the entry point at all times, maintaining communication with entrants and capable of initiating rescue operations without entering the space themselves.' What is the attendant's specific responsibility if an entrant becomes unresponsive within the confined space?

Question: Consider this passage on confined space entry: 'Prior to entry, a permit-required confined space must be thoroughly ventilated and continuously monitored for atmospheric hazards such as oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and toxic substances. A trained attendant must remain outside the entry point at all times, maintaining communication with entrants and capable of initiating rescue operations without entering the space themselves.' What is the attendant's specific responsibility if an entrant becomes unresponsive within the confined space?

Answer options:

• Enter the confined space immediately to assist the entrant. ✅ Alert other personnel and initiate external rescue procedures.
• Attempt to ventilate the space more aggressively.
• Wait for the entrant to regain consciousness.

Correct answer: Alert other personnel and initiate external rescue procedures.

Explanation: The text states the attendant must be 'capable of initiating rescue operations without entering the space themselves.' This means their role is to alert others and initiate external rescue, not to enter the hazardous space.