All employees and contractors must follow the guidelines in the Texas State University - San Marcos Confined Space Entry Program and other required programs to ensure safe entry into confined spaces.

In addition, Departments and Supervisors are responsible for the following:

• Selecting a person to authorize entry
• Authorizing entrants and attendants, as appropriate
• Providing atmospheric monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, and other necessary equipment
• Training the people who authorize entry and the people who enter and attend confined spaces

The Facilities Department is responsible for the following:

• Assisting with identifying confined spaces, as necessary
• Assisting with training employees, as appropriate
• Monitoring program compliance