Welcome to Competent Person Training Overview The term

Welcome to Competent Person Training

Overview The term "Competent Person" is used in many OSHA standards and documents. An OSHA "competent person" is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926. 32(f)]. By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them. Some standards additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person.

Test Your Knowledge To become a competent person, you must solely complete a series of coursework. True or False Answer on next slide

False. To be considered a competent person, one must have the knowledge, as well as experience to protect workers in the workplace by being able to identify hazards, perform inspections and have the authorization from the employer to protect the employees until the hazards can be eliminated.

Competent person is typically affiliated with multiple areas In construction and excavation such as – • • • Fall Protection Scaffolding General Jobsite Electrical Safety Stairways and Ladders Confined Space Trenching and Excavating

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While there is not a quiz to test your knowledge on this module, please take the time to review the slides to ensure a thorough understanding of what a Competent Person is and what it is not.