Role of Public Works Department-Competent Person051123

Featured Speaker: Dennis Terpin

Description
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" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)].
 
Risk assessment is defined as an overall process for the management of safety; a process that involves looking at the risks we face and ensuring adequate safety measures have been put into place.

Course Objectives:
After completing this course, you should be able to:
 

• Define the roles of agency’s Public Works Competent Person based on authority and responsibility.
• Develop and administer an agency specific health and safety plan.
• Review State and Federal OSHA policies and standards as they relate to Public Works
• Specific Topics Include:
  • Hazard Communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200
  • Respiratory Protection – 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Crystalline Silica, Asbestos and Fiberglass - 1926.1153
  • Permit Required Confined Spaces – 29 CFR 1910.146
  • PPE – 29 CFR 1910.132
  • Lead – 29 CFR 1910.1025

Location
IRMA Office
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310
Westmont, IL 60559

Event Starts 5/11/2023 8:00 AM
Event Ends 5/11/2023 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: 4/20/2023 7:52 AM
Registration Closes: 5/8/2023 7:52 AM

Capacity: 30

Member's Price: $0

If you have any questions please contact:
Lisa Leban
7082366343
lisal@irmarisk.org