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.

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.

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.