This course defines what it means to be a Competent Person according to OSHA standards. It prepares construction leaders, foremen, and supervisors to identify jobsite hazards, take corrective actions, and ensure regulatory compliance across a range of safety-critical tasks such as excavation, scaffolding, and fall protection.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand OSHA’s definition of a competent person

• Identify tasks and activities that require competent person designation

• Recognize and correct common jobsite hazards

• Fulfill documentation and inspection responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in enforcing safety compliance

Target Audience:

• Supervisors

• Foremen

• Safety managers

• Crew leads or persons in charge of specific operations (excavation, scaffolding, etc.)

Course Structure

1. What Is a Competent Person? (OSHA’s Definition)

2. When a Competent Person Is Required

3. Duties & Responsibilities on the Jobsite

4. Identifying & Correcting Hazards

5. Inspections, Documentation & Enforcement

6. Competent Person by Task (Scaffolding, Excavation, Fall Protection, etc.)

7. Final Assessment