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 ...

Confined space training certification is only one element of the qualifications for the competent person who evaluates confined spaces The OSHA requirements for a competent person qualified to ...

Arcosa Shoring Products, a leading manufacturer of trench safety equipment, is providing trench safety training for all U.S. and Canadian excavation construction personnel remotely via Zoom. In ...

Become a PPE Competent Person with our three day personal protective equipment training course. Learn to competently examine work-at-height personal protective equipment using the Petzl protocol and ...

STAMFORD, CT. — Trench and excavation work represent some of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Maintaining up-to-date training on safety regulations and equipment solutions is ...

The American Industrial Hygiene Association has released a white paper that provides the recommended skills and capabilities for “silica-competent persons.” A key component in preventing overexposure ...

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has adapted their Competent Assessed Person (CAP) program to suit those inspecting or maintaining mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs) and ...