How do I get authorized to teach other competent person courses i.e. excavation, scaffolding, fall protection?
There is no specific authorized instructor course for these subjects. As long as you are knowledgeable in the subject manner and convey the necessary information, your course can satisfy the knowledge portion of the competent person requirements. An excavation competent person must have specific training in, and be knowledgeable about: • Soil typing & analysis • The different kinds of protective systems & their proper use • Hazard recognition (including hazardous atmospheres) • When a registered P.E. is required • Requirements of Subpart P The OTI 3010, Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics course is a good class to achieve the knowledge necessary to instruct others in excavation requirements. The additional requirement for a competent person is that they must have authority. This must be given and communicated to the attendees by their employer.
