objectivesThe Competent Person, Excavations for Construction online course is an advanced program designed specifically to teach supervisors, managers, and owners how to choose a person or persons to act as the competent person (CP) with detailed knowledge of excavation safety on the job site. Both OSHA and state requirements will be examined in detail to ensure the right person(s) are selected for the position of the competent person in excavation safety training.
OSHA Education School’s Competent Person, Excavations for Construction course will demonstrate the statutory requirements you must know when appointing the appropriate personnel designated as the competent person, as well as what they need for in-depth excavation safety training. This course is designed to provide all necessary knowledge and training needed for the duties, responsibilities, and training of the competent person who will oversee excavation projects on the construction site. Course topics will include:
Introduction to Competent Person Excavations
Principles regarding designating a competent person
Competent person responsibilities
California and other state requirements
Industry terms and policies identified and covered during the course will include the following:
Federal OSHA requirements and applicable state standards
The definition of a competent person
Trench excavation safety
OSHA Title 29, Part 1926
OSHA Technical Manual details
Title 8 Code of California regulations
Construction safe orders
descriptionThe Competent Person, Excavations for Construction online course is a comprehensive curriculum that teaches supervisors, managers, and owners how to select a competent person (CP) with extensive understanding of excavation safety on the project site. Both OSHA and state regulations will be thoroughly evaluated to verify that the appropriate individual(s) is selected for the role of competent person in excavation safety training. The Competent Person, Excavations for Construction course will illustrate the legislative requirements you must be aware of when appointing the proper individuals designated as the competent person, as well as the training they require for in-depth excavation safety. This course is meant to provide the essential information and training to the competent individual who will supervise excavation projects on the construction site.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 2 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Competent Person, Excavations For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 2 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Competent Person, Excavations
2. Soils Analysis
3. Trenching and Excavation
4. Practical Applications Trenching and Excavations
5. Competent Person, Excavations Exam
Benefits The Competent Person, Excavations for Construction course will detail all necessary requirements governing naming a competent person for the purpose of construction excavations. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:
Understand the definition of a competent person and the role they play
Know the specific qualifications required for naming a competent person
Be able to correctly evaluate potential employees for the purpose of naming the competent person on site