Competent Person Training

These courses are developed to provide basic information, such as who is a competent person; what are federal and state requirements plus standards for competent person; what is the related process for determination and evaluation of a competent person. The courses also deal with preparing students for specific competent person activities, such as excavation and fall protection.

Competent Person Excavations

Price: $35

Duration: 170 minutes Language: English

This course is intended to help prepare the student for competent person duties for trenching and excavation activities. The course consists of four modules providing instruction in the competent person process and requirements: basic trenching and excavation requirements; soils analysis and classification; and a practical look at field applications for the requirements found in appendices B, C and D of Subpart P, the excavation requirements. This instruction, along with other training, experience and knowledge, will help the student’s employer make a determination to designate the student as a competent person.

Competent Person, Fall Protection

Price: $35

Duration: 230 minutes Language: English

This course is intended to help prepare the student for competent person duties for fall protection activities. The course consists of four modules providing instruction in the competent person process and requirements; basic fall protection requirements; fall protection equipment; and 100% fall protection. This instruction, along with other training, experience and knowledge, will help the student’s employer make a determination to designate the student as a competent person.

The Competent Person

Price: $35

Duration: 45 minutes Language: English

This course offers training in the Competent Person process. Topics will include definitions, a summary of the Federal OSHA requirements, and a review of the process required to make a determination for Competent Person status. We will take a brief look at state standards. The course will focus on construction and construction related activities and requirements. It is intended for supervisors, managers, owners and those who have responsibility for ensuring a safe, healthful and sanitary worksite. Upon completion, the student should know what a competent person is, be aware of the various Federal construction regulations that require competent person designation, understand the requirements for naming someone a competent person, and be able to properly evaluate an employee for the purpose of naming him or her as a competent person. Know the general responsibilities and know where to find additional information about competent person requirements.

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