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Problem:In accordance with ANSI Z359 section 2.130, a "Qualified Person" is officially defined as: A person with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating, and specifying Fall Protection and Rescue systems to the extent required by these standards. Related Posts. 1 Fall Protection Is Not Just for People. 2 Stainless Steel vs. Galvanized Steel. 3 Why Be Near Compliance When You Can Be Compliant: Fall Protection. 4 Intermediate Bumper Installation. 5 Rigid Ramblings Top 10. This definition is different than the construction industry standard due to that little conjunction. For general industry purposes, OSHA is defining their Qualified Person as someone who has BOTH a certification AND industry experience. OSHA 1926.32(m), Subpart C, has defined their requirements for a "Qualified Person" as: Competent Person Designation Policy. 1 PURPOSE. 2 PERSONNEL AFFECTED. 3 DEFINITIONS. 4 RESPONSIBILITIES. 5 PROCEDURES Department: Identify areas of operation that require the designation of competent persons. 6 REFERENCES. 7 APPENDICES/FORMS EH&S Competent Person Designation Form - pdf version of form. Within OSHA, there are two different definitions for a "Qualified Person," and there is an important distinction between the two definitions. The definition in OSHA 1910 is part of the General Industry Standard section. And then the definition that's offered in OSHA 1926 is part of the Construction Industry Standard. OSHA 1910 writes their definition of a "Qualified Person" as: One with a recognized degree or professional certificate and extensive knowledge and experience in the subject field who is capable of design, analysis, evaluation, and specifications in the subject work, project, or product. Competent Person: Competent person means 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. The "competent person" designation requires the individual to have the authority to take prompt corrective action This designation may be task specific or for the duration of employment. Authorized Person: person authorized by department designated competent person as having the knowledge and skills to operate equipment and/or vehicle safely. responsibilities There are many circumstances where operation, inspection, maintenance and/or testing of appliances and equipment are required to be carried out by a "competent person". By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person. Competent Person Designation Policy purpose Many OSHA standards explicitly require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs. PROCEDURES Department: Identify areas of operation that require the designation of competent persons. Complete "competent person" designation form (Section VII). Delegate the responsibility and authority for coordinating activities and operations covered by the designation(s) (trainer, evaluator, task oversight, etc.).
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ansi definition of competent person