What is a Re-Entry Permit and what must it include to authorize entry?

• A. A formal authorization tied to specific entry conditions; it must include location, hazards, entry/exit routes, time limits, assigned personnel, required PPE, communications plan, decontamination procedures, and rescue provisions.
• B. A permit that lists only the date and site name.
• C. A training certificate for entrants.
• D. A general safety permit with no specifics.

Answer: (A)

A Re-Entry Permit is the formal authorization to enter a hazardous area after prior entry or an interruption, and it confirms that all necessary controls are in place before entry proceeds. To authorize entry, the permit must specify the exact entry conditions and controls: the location of the entry, the known hazards, the entry and exit routes, any time limits for the entry, who is assigned to perform the entry, the required personal protective equipment, the communications plan, decontamination procedures, and rescue provisions. This level of detail ensures everyone involved understands what is allowed, how long the entry is valid, what protective measures are needed, how to maintain safe communication, how decontamination will be handled, and how a rescue would be conducted if needed. Without this specificity, the entry would lack the necessary safeguards and accountability.