Training for Competent Persons in Construction
A competent person is someone who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
For asbestos work, in addition to the above, the competent person is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, and has the authority to take prompt corrective actions to eliminate them.
Class I and II Competent Person Training
Competent persons supervising Class I or Class II work must be trained in accordance with EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) for asbestos supervisors. This training is outlined in 40 CFR 763. This five-day training course includes lectures, demonstrations, at least 14 hours of hands-on training, individual respirator fit testing, course review, and an examination. This also requires eight-hour annual refresher training.
Class III and IV Competent Person Training
Train competent persons for Class III and Class IV work at the same level as a Class III worker.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-4. For asbestos work, the competent person must be able to do which of the following?
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