1910.146(f)(11): Rescue Services Listed on the Entry Permit
Employers' confined space entry permits must list the rescue and emergency services that can be summoned and how to summon them, such as the equipment to use and the numbers to call.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(f)(11) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $47,045 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (7), TX (2), TN (2).
- Related part: 1910.146(f) Entry permit (113 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11) is one requirement inside 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(11) The rescue and emergency services that can be summoned and the means (such as the equipment to use and the numbers to call) for summoning those services; 18 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: NJ (7), TX (2), TN (2), IL (1), MD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE R BRAND FOODS LLC | LUFKIN, TX | $14,895 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION | LITTLE FALLS, NJ | $7,000 |
| JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX & UNION COUNTIES | ELIZABETH, NJ | $7,000 |
| 68793 - PILGRIMS PRIDE CORPORATION | HICKORY, KY | $5,500 |
| TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK DPW | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | $4,900 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.146(f)(11), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(f)(11).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(f) Entry permit 113 citations
- 1910.146(f)(7) 15 citations
- 1910.146(f)(10) 10 citations
- 1910.146(f)(5) 10 citations
- 1910.146(f)(3) 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does the entry permit have to list rescue services?
Yes. It must list the rescue and emergency services that can be summoned.
What does means of summoning include?
Things such as the equipment to use and the numbers to call.
Why put this on the permit?
So entrants and attendants know how to get help quickly.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.