International Training Consultants SPRING THAW 2009 MSHA/OSHA COMPETENT PERSON

International Training Consultants COMPETENT: COMPETENT: having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified. having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified. DEFINITION

International Training Consultants DEFINITION MSHA (30 CFR 46.2) MSHA (30 CFR 46.2) Means a person designated by the production-operator or independent contractor who has the ability, training, knowledge, or experience to provide training to miners in his or her area of expertise. Means a person designated by the production-operator or independent contractor who has the ability, training, knowledge, or experience to provide training to miners in his or her area of expertise.

International Training Consultants DEFINITION OSHA (29 CFR, (f)) OSHA (29 CFR, (f)) 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 the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. 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 the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

International Training Consultants ROLE OF THE COMPETENT PERSON MSHA MSHA The competent person must be able both to effectively communicate the training subject to miners and to evaluate whether the training given to miners is effective.

International Training Consultants ROLE OF THE COMPETENT PERSON OSHA OSHA 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.

International Training Consultants QUALIFICATIONS OF THE COMPETENT PERSON KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE SKILL SKILL ABILITY ABILITY TRAINING TRAINING EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

International Training Consultants SELECTION OF A COMPETENT PERSON Education Education Experience on the job Experience on the job Time on the job Time on the job Training Training

International Training Consultants PREPARING THE COMPETENT PERSON Training Programs Training Programs Exposure to Daily Activities Exposure to Daily Activities Mentor Program Mentor Program Train the Trainer Train the Trainer

International Training Consultants SIMILARITIES QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILL LEVEL SKILL LEVEL EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE AUTHORITY AUTHORITY

International Training Consultants DIFFERENCES MSHA: MSHA: the Competent Person works primarily in the training area. OSHA: OSHA: the Competent Person is assigned to a particular work area based on training and experience.

International Training Consultants COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATION MSHA: the Competent Person is chosen and designated by the Mine Operator or Independent Contractor MSHA: the Competent Person is chosen and designated by the Mine Operator or Independent Contractor

International Training Consultants COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATION OSHA: the Competent Person is appointed by Company Management. OSHA: the Competent Person is appointed by Company Management.

International Training Consultants COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATION Does the Competent Person have to be “APPROVED” by MSHA or OSHA?

International Training Consultants SUPPORT FOR THE COMPETENT PERSON How can you provide support for your Competent Person?  Ongoing Training  Updates to Regulations  Equipment Changes  Informed on Procedural Changes  Technology Upgrades

International Training Consultants ARE YOUR COMPETENT PERSONS “EMPOWERED”? Do your Competent Persons have the authority to make decisions concerning:  Unsafe situations?  Unhealthy conditions?  Potential hazards?  Environmental issues?

International Training Consultants SUMMARY What is a Competent Person? What is a Competent Person? Qualifications Qualifications Expectations Expectations Ongoing Training Ongoing Training Responsibilities Responsibilities Authority Authority

International Training Consultants SPRING THAW 2009 “SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION”