One of the questions most frequently asked is, "What kind of training do I need to be a Competent Person in regard to fall protection?" Although it seems like a straightforward question, the answer ...

The new white paper from the AIHA Construction Committee's Silica Competent Person Subgroup will help construction companies use the approach OSHA recommends. The American Industrial Hygiene ...

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A key component in preventing overexposure to silica and subsequent disease is to have at least one individual on the job site who is capable of recognizing and evaluating situations where ...

Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

Competency – it’s a word we hear bantered about when we discuss workers’ knowledge, skills and aptitude with regard to safety. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a fully competent ...

A competent person must be both qualified and responsible for safety procedures related to electrical work. Skills involve performing specific tasks correctly, but competence includes understanding ...

Competent Persons are responsible for helping companies maintain worker health & safety by taking corrective action when workplace hazards and unsafe conditions are identified Do you know the three ...

Have you ever had a capable, skilled employee who isn’t able to do their best work 100% of the time because of their need to be viewed by others as highly competent? This type of personality is easily ...