Employer Competent Person Requirements For Construction

Overview & Objectives

To stay compliant with OSHA requirements and maintain a safe workplace, construction businesses often designate a Competent Person (CP) on their job sites. Per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.32(f), a CP is able to identify existing and predictable workplace conditions that create a hazardous, unsanitary, and/or dangerous site for workers. The CP is also able to resolve these hazards to create a safer environment. When your business needs to identify employees for CP status, the Employer Competent Person Requirements for Construction Course from Exceed Safety clarifies the process from start to finish.

During the Employer Competent Person Requirements for Construction Course, participants will cover important topics related to achieving Competent Person status, including:

What defines a Competent Person
Competent Person status requirements
How to name a Competent Person
Competent Person responsibilities
Competent Person standards for California (Cal/OSHA) and other states
Competent Person standards for other government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State and federal Competent Person regulations
How to implement the Competent Person process
Evaluating employees for Competent Person status
When construction regulations demand a Competent Person

At the end of the course, employers will have the knowledge needed to implement the Competent Person process to ensure adherence to all OSHA standards and compliance directives (CPLs).

Who Is This Course For?

This advanced online course is appropriate for construction industry employees tasked with assigning a Competent Person and evaluating team members for CP status. Designed for individuals who are responsible for maintaining workplace safety, sanitation, and health, the course is available to:

Construction supervisors
Construction managers
Construction company owners

Features & Benefits

Upon completion of the Employer Competent Person Requirements for Construction Course, you will understand what is required to name a Competent Person within your construction company to create a safer work environment and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. Additionally, students learn how to properly implement the CP process to identify and evaluate candidates and where to seek additional information.

In Person Training

Participants in this in-person class can expect to be engaged with discussions, collaboration from other members of the course, team building experiences, and interactive learning. All our instructors have years of experience in the field and are highly qualified and skilled. We offer some classes via Zoom (just give us a call for more information). Some classes can be combined with virtual-blended learning, as well.