By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them.

Have our professional OSHA-authorized Outreach trainer come to your site and conduct the Competent Person for Excavation Training course for your group. The class is based on the requirements of Subpart P of the Federal OSHA CFR 1926 construction standards for trenching and excavations.

Worker safety training for private companies in the state of Texas is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This Competent Person training is a pass/fail program incorporating both written and practical examinations and is based on the requirements of the federal regulations and local legislation that will be discussed and reinforced.

Confined Space Competent Person Training teaches individuals to recognize, assess, and manage hazards in confined spaces, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory standards. This OSHA-aligned course covers topics such as basic equipment inspection, atmospheric testing, safe operations, common hazards, and rescue ...

This online training course offers a concise program for those interested in becoming competent persons with detailed knowledge of excavation safety. OSHA-aligned content based on industry requirements.

- Requirements for a "Competent Person" on excavation sites - How to properly conduct soil tests (visual & manual tests) - OSHA reg's for shoring, sloping & benching, and trench boxes - Identifying hazardous atmospheres lurking inside of trenches - Locate and work safely around underground utilities