Competent Person Excavation
This in-person, 8-hour Competent Person Training is designed for individuals who will or are currently fulfilling the role of a Competent Person in either a Construction (OSHA 1926) or General Industry (OSHA 1910) environment, and addresses safe work practices to meet or exceed local and provincial regulations. This course will assist students to identify fall hazards and utilize best practices in the elimination of predictable and identifiable slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Topics include:
OSHA 1910 Subpart D, 1926 Subpart M, ANSI Z359, A10, Manufacturer, and all applicable regulations regarding the proper inspection, care, maintenance, storage, and documentation of fall protection equipment
Hierarchy of Fall Protection
Passive vs. Active Fall Protection systems
Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest criteria
Fall clearance and swing fall calculations
Use of conventional and non-conventional Fall Protection Systems
Roles and responsibilities of Authorized Person and Competent Person
Hazard evaluation, identification, and elimination
Requirements of rescue
Proper donning of Fall Protection equipment
Construct and evaluate Fall Protection Hazard Assessments (AHA)
Equipment selection, evaluation, and use
Selection and use of certified and non-certified anchors
Fall Protection for aerial lifts and ladders
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Equipment Certified On:
Skid Steer
Backhoe
Compact Excavator
