If a confined space normally requires a permit for entry you can temporarily reclassify the space so that a permit is not needed. For an overview of the entire process see Reclassification Process Overview.
To reclassify a confined space:
- Select Confined Space > Reclassify. (This menu item is only visible if you have permission to view confined space files and have a training date recorded. An administrator with user setup privileges must change these settings.)
- In the Confined Space section, select the Site, Area, Equipment, and Confined Space.
Tip: You can also access this form from the Find/Create Files tab. Find an existing confined space assessment, move the pointer over it, and select Reclassify. When opened in this fashion, you do not need to fill in the Confined Space section because the software already has this information.
- In the Reclassification Information section fill in the Date of Entry, Start Time, End Time, Person Reclassifying, Purpose of Reclassification, and Notify the following fields.
- Click Reclassify. The Open Confined Space Requests (Permits) page opens.
