OSHA Required Training

Competent Person Training

OSHA requires a "competent person" to oversee safety in specific hazardous work environments. Our training certifies your employees to identify hazards and take corrective action.

What is a Competent Person?

OSHA defines a competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

OSHA-Authorized Training
Hands-On Practical Exercises
Industry-Specific Content

Why Competent Person Training Matters

Ensure compliance and protect your workforce with properly trained competent persons

OSHA Compliance

Meet regulatory requirements with certified competent person training for your team.

Documentation

Receive proper documentation and certification for regulatory compliance.

Hazard Prevention

Train employees to identify and correct hazards before incidents occur.

Legal Protection

Demonstrate due diligence with properly trained and documented competent persons.

Competent Person Course Offerings

Comprehensive training programs for various OSHA-required competent person roles

Scaffolding Competent Person

Training for personnel responsible for scaffold erection, inspection, and safety oversight.

8 hours

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Certification for personnel overseeing excavation operations and soil classification.

8 hours

Fall Protection Competent Person

Training for personnel responsible for fall protection systems and equipment inspection.

4-8 hours

Confined Space Entry Supervisor

Certification for personnel overseeing permit-required confined space entries.

8 hours

Crane & Rigging Competent Person

Training for personnel responsible for crane operations and rigging activities.

8 hours

Steel Erection Competent Person

Certification for personnel overseeing structural steel erection activities.

8 hours

Competent Person Responsibilities

A competent person is trained to perform critical safety functions on the job site

  • Identify existing and predictable hazards in the work environment
  • Authority to take immediate corrective action to eliminate hazards
  • Conduct regular inspections of equipment and work areas
  • Train workers on proper safety procedures and protocols
  • Stop work when imminent danger is identified
  • Maintain documentation and inspection records

OSHA Requirement

OSHA requires a competent person to be designated for many high-hazard activities including scaffolding, excavation, fall protection, and confined space entry. Failure to have a trained competent person can result in citations and penalties.

Industries Requiring Competent Persons

Many industries require designated competent persons for safety-critical operations

Construction & General Contracting

Oil & Gas Operations

Manufacturing & Industrial

Utilities & Power Generation

Mining Operations

Telecommunications & Tower Work

Get Your Team Certified

Schedule competent person training for your workforce and ensure OSHA compliance.