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OSHA 1926.1203 (Construction) & 1910.146 (General Industry)

Confined Space Entry Permit Template —
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Ready-to-use confined space entry permit for construction sites. Atmospheric testing log, rescue plan, authorized entrant/attendant log, and entry supervisor sign-off — all built to meet OSHA 1926.1203 and 1910.146 requirements. PDF & Word included.

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Confined spaces kill workers. A written permit is the first line of defense.

Confined space entry is one of the most lethal construction hazards — and one of the most frequently cited by OSHA in Houston-area construction. The permit isn't paperwork. It's the checklist that catches the hazard before someone enters a space with no oxygen or toxic gas.

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#3 Most Cited OSHA Violation — Houston Construction

Confined space violations rank among the top OSHA citations for Houston-area contractors. Average penalty: $5,000–$15,625 per violation. Willful violations reach $156,259.

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Atmospheric Hazards Are Invisible

Oxygen deficiency, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide have no color and no odor at lethal concentrations. Workers who enter without testing don't get a warning — they collapse. The permit forces the test first.

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Would-Be Rescuers Become Victims

Over 60% of confined space fatalities are attempted rescuers who enter without PPE. A documented rescue plan — required by OSHA 1926.1203(k) — stops improvised rescue before it starts.

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Construction Has Its Own Standard: 1926.1203

Many contractors mistakenly rely on general industry's 1910.146. Construction sites must comply with the separate 1926 Subpart AA standard, which added multi-employer coordination requirements and stricter permit documentation.

OSHA Regulation Reference: 29 CFR 1926.1203 (Construction — Permit-Required Confined Spaces, effective 2015) requires a written entry permit signed by the entry supervisor before each entry. 29 CFR 1910.146 (General Industry — Permit-Required Confined Spaces) applies to maintenance and fixed facility work. Both standards require atmospheric testing, designated attendants, documented rescue plans, and annual program review.

Everything OSHA requires. Nothing you have to figure out yourself.

This template package covers all required elements of a confined space entry permit under 1926.1203 and 1910.146 — in plain language your crew can actually use on site.

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Atmospheric Testing Log

Pre-entry and continuous monitoring fields for O₂ (19.5%–23.5%), LEL (<10%), CO (<35 ppm), and H₂S (<1 ppm). Tester signature required. Built to 1926.1203(e)(1) testing requirements.

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Rescue Plan Template

Non-entry and entry rescue procedures, retrieval system requirements, emergency contact fields, rescue team identification, and communication protocols. Meets 1926.1203(k) rescue requirements.

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Entry / Exit Log

Authorized entrant tracking with time-in / time-out fields, company affiliation, and ID. Multi-employer coordination section for GC + subcontractor work — required by 1926.1203(c).

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Attendant Designation & Duties

Attendant name, qualifications, communication method, and prohibited activities reference. Quick-reference card of the 11 attendant duties required by 1926.1203(i).

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Entry Supervisor Sign-Off

Entry supervisor identification, hazard verification checklist, acceptable entry conditions confirmation, and permit authorization signature. Meets 1926.1203(j) supervisor requirements.

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Hazard Control Checklist

Lockout/tagout verification, mechanical isolation, ventilation setup, PPE requirements, and communication equipment checklist — all pre-entry controls required before permit authorization.

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1203 / 1910.146
Space Location / Description
[MANHOLE / TANK / VAULT / EXCAVATION]
Atmospheric Testing — Pre-Entry
O₂: ___%  (acceptable: 19.5%–23.5%)
LEL: ___%  (acceptable: <10% LEL)
CO: ___ ppm  (acceptable: <35 ppm)
H₂S: ___ ppm  (acceptable: <1 ppm)
Authorized Entrants
Name: ________________   In: ___ Out: ___
Attendant / Entry Supervisor
Attendant: ____________   Supervisor sig: ____________
⚠️ 1926.1203 — New permit required each entry

Built to the standard OSHA inspectors check for on construction sites.

Every field in this permit maps to a specific OSHA requirement — not generic boilerplate. If an inspector pulls your permit, every line is defensible.

  • OSHA
    29 CFR 1926.1203 — Permit-Required Confined Spaces in Construction. Construction-specific standard requiring written entry permits, atmospheric testing, designated entry supervisor, attendant, and documented rescue plan before any permit space entry.
  • OSHA
    29 CFR 1910.146 — Permit-Required Confined Spaces (General Industry). Core standard for fixed facilities and maintenance work; applies after construction phase is complete. Template covers both standards simultaneously.
  • OSHA
    1926.1203(c) — Multi-Employer Coordination. Requires host employer (GC) to provide space info to all subcontractors entering confined spaces. Entry/exit log section handles multi-employer documentation.
  • OSHA
    1926.1203(k) — Rescue Requirements. Mandates a documented rescue plan, trained rescue team, and annual rescue practice before entry. Non-entry retrieval systems required unless infeasible.
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Common questions about this template.

You receive both PDF and Word (.docx) formats. The PDF is print-ready and formatted for immediate use on the job site. The Word file is fully editable — replace placeholder text with your company name, project details, and crew information. Most employers and general contractors accept digital versions for inspection and audit purposes.
Yes. The Word format is designed for customization. You can update the company name, project details, competent person information, emergency contacts, and any site-specific details. The regulatory text and OSHA reference citations are pre-written and OSHA-verified — you don't need to change those. Every field that requires customization is clearly marked with brackets [LIKE THIS].
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OSHA does not "approve" or "certify" any document — they set the regulatory requirements that documents must meet. This template was written by a safety professional and aligns with the specific OSHA standards cited in the document. It's built to meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910 regulations. When used correctly and completed with accurate site-specific information, it provides the documentation OSHA inspectors look for during an inspection. It is not a substitute for professional safety consultation on your specific site conditions.

Common questions about confined space entry permits

Yes. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1203 requires a written confined space entry permit before any authorized entrant enters a permit-required confined space on a construction site. This construction-specific standard — effective since August 3, 2015 — applies to all construction activities. Common construction confined spaces include manholes, excavations deeper than 4 feet, utility vaults, tanks, crawl spaces, and enclosed drainage structures. Employers must identify permit-required spaces before work begins, implement a written permit space program, and issue a signed entry permit before each entry. Violation penalties start at $5,000 per citation.
OSHA confined space requirements in 2026 are governed by 29 CFR 1926.1203 for construction and 29 CFR 1910.146 for general industry. Under 1926.1203, construction employers must: identify all permit-required confined spaces before work begins; post danger signs at each space; implement a written permit space program; designate an entry supervisor, attendant, and authorized entrants; conduct atmospheric testing before and during entry (O₂ 19.5%–23.5%, LEL <10%, toxics below PELs); maintain continuous communication; maintain a documented rescue plan with a trained rescue team; and retain completed permits for at least one year. Multiple employers on a construction site must coordinate their confined space programs and share hazard information.
Under OSHA 1926.1203(h)(1) for construction, a confined space entry permit must include: the space being entered and its location; the purpose of the entry and authorized date/duration; authorized entrants by name; the designated attendant; the entry supervisor with signature; all hazards of the permit space; measures to eliminate or control hazards before entry; acceptable entry conditions (atmospheric readings); results of atmospheric testing with tester's signature; rescue and emergency services identification; communication procedures; required equipment (PPE, atmospheric monitors, rescue gear); and other permits required (e.g., hot work, lockout/tagout). A new permit is required for each entry, and completed permits must be retained for at least one year.
A confined space rescue plan under OSHA 1926.1203(k) must identify the rescue team (on-site or contracted), specify whether non-entry or entry rescue will be used — OSHA requires retrieval systems with harness and lifeline unless retrieval would increase the risk — document required rescue equipment (SCBA for entry rescue, retrieval lines, harnesses), specify emergency contact numbers and response times, identify how to notify 911 and local emergency services, and be practiced through annual drills. For construction, the rescue plan must be established before entry begins. If contracted rescue services are used, the employer must verify the rescue team's capability before each entry.
1926.1203 (Construction) and 1910.146 (General Industry) cover the same core hazards but have key differences. 1926.1203 applies to all construction activities; 1910.146 applies to fixed general industry workplaces. Construction's 1926.1203 adds requirements for multi-employer coordination — when a host employer (GC) and subcontractors share a site, the GC must provide confined space information to all subs, and the subs must implement their own permit programs. 1926.1203 also requires that atmospheric test results be communicated between employers and that the permit space program be established before beginning work. Most Houston construction contractors must comply with 1926.1203 during the construction phase; sites that transition to maintenance after completion then fall under 1910.146.
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