OSHA says "An OSHA 'competent person' is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
On August 1st and 2nd, Emergent Safety hosted a competent person in fall protection training class including company participants from 8 other companies. Students were taught best practices and methods for identifying and eliminating fall hazards. Using a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on learning, the course prepared our trainees to assume the role of a competent person in fall protection.
A big thank you and congratulations to our group of students, who are now certified competent persons in fall protection. We would also like to give a big shout out to our training partners, TomKat Safety and Falltech!
