does Dave have enough experience to be a competent person for excavation
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Published by SALUSTo determine if Dave has enough experience to be a competent person for excavation, it's important to understand the definition of a "competent person" in the context of excavation safety. A competent person is someone 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 1, 2.
To assess Dave's competency, consider the following:
- Hazard Identification: Can Dave accurately identify potential hazards related to excavation, such as cave-ins 1, 2, hazardous atmospheres 4, 6, water accumulation 3, 6, falling loads, and unstable adjacent structures 3, 16?
- Corrective Measures: Does Dave have the authority and knowledge to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate identified hazards 1, 2? This includes implementing appropriate protective systems 5, 9, ensuring proper shoring and bracing 3, 16, managing water accumulation 3, 6, and providing adequate ventilation 3, 6.
- Inspection Skills: Is Dave capable of conducting daily inspections of excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems for any evidence of potential cave-ins, failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions 4, 10?
- Knowledge of Regulations: Does Dave have a thorough understanding of the relevant safety regulations and standards, such as those outlined in OSHA's Subpart P - Excavations [1]?
If Dave demonstrates these capabilities, he may be considered a competent person. If there are any doubts about Dave's competency, it may be necessary to provide him with additional training or supervision to ensure he can effectively fulfill the responsibilities of a competent person.
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[1] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA)
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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) ## Subpart P-Excavations AUTHORITY: Sec. 107, Contract Worker Hours and Safety Standards Act (Construction Safety Act) (40 U.S.C. 333); Secs. 4, 6, 8, Occupational Safety and Hea1th Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR [redacted postal code]), or 9-83 (48 FR [redacted postal code]), as applicable, and 29 CFR part 1911. SOURCE: 54 FR [redacted postal code], Oct. 31, 1989, unless otherwise noted. ## §1926.650 Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart. (a) Scope and application. This subpart applies to all open excavations made in the earth's surface. Excavations are defined to include trenches. ## (b) Definitions applicable to this subpart. Accepted engineering practices means those requirements which are compatible with standards of practice required by a registered professional engineer. Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring means a pre-engineered shoring system comprised of aluminum hydraulic cylinders (crossbraces) used in conjunction with vertical rails (uprights) or horizontal rails (walers). Such system is designed, specifically to support the sidewalls of an excavation and prevent cave-ins. Bell-bottom pier hole means a type of shaft or footing excavation, the bottom of which is made larger than the cross section above to form a belled shape. Benching (Benching system) means a method of protecting employees from cave-ins by excavating the sides of an excavation to form one or a series of horizontal levels or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical surfaces between levels. Cave-in means the separation of a mass of soil or rock material from the side of an excavation, or the loss of soil from under a trench shield or support system, and its sudden movement into the excavation, either by falling or sliding, in sufficient quantity so that it could entrap, bury, or otherwise injure and immobilize a person. Competent person means one who is capable of…
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