EXCAVATION HAZARDS TRAINING FOR
THE COMPETENT PERSON
(29 CFR 1926, SUBPART P)
Topics include:
OSHA’s Excavation Standard (Subpart P);
Excavation hazards and control measures;
Soil analysis techniques;
Protective system requirements, and;
Emergency response.
At
the conclusion of this course, the participant will understand
the importance and duties of a competent
person performing
or supervising excavation work. They will also have the knowledge
and skills that are required to perform the duties required
of the competent person. A passing score on the final exam
will qualify participant to receive an Excavation Competent
Person Training Certificate from the Construction Safety Council.
It should be noted that only the employer can designate the “competent
person” by giving that person(s) the authority prescribed
by OSHA.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The target audience is the private sector construction employer,
manager, employee or employee representative who, as part of
a safety and health program, would be acting as and fulfilling
the requirements of a competent person for excavation work
as described in the OSHA construction safety standard for excavations
(29CFR1926 Subpart P).
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This material was produced under grant number
46E4-HT03 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the
views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does
mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations
imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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