I have never enjoyed signing confined space entry permits. Inking the line that gives the green light for people to work in dangerous places is an act that I always take seriously – every single time I sign my name. But if I could change this aspect of OSHA compliance, I wouldn’t, because someone needs to make the decision whether or not the task to be completed is worth the potential risk to workers.
If something is missed or an accident occurs during confined space entry, responsibility falls on you, the entry supervisor, to own your decision to send your team into a confined space where there may be unrecognized dangers.