TRAD6011 - Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons

Maui College - HO'ALA

Course Description

Public Works Departments: Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Persons

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 Outline

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
Asbestos – 29 CFR 1926.1101

Upon completion of the course, the students will receive an Asbestos, Crystalline Silica and Lead Awareness certificate.

Audience: All Public Works, Facilities Services and Maintenance workers.

Learner Outcomes

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Define the roles of agency’s Public Works Knowledgeable, Qualified and Competent Person based on authority and responsibility.
Understand the requirements for Developing and administering an agency specific health and safety plan.
Review State and Federal OSHA policies and standards as they relate to Public Works

Notes

Instructor CDP BIO

Dr. Terpin is the Retired Amoco Chemicals Fire Chief, Senior Industrial Hygienist and Emergency Manager at The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Dennis served as Deputy Commander of the University’s Emergency Response Team and Safety Officer for the University Incident Management Team. Some of the roles Dr. Terpin have performed during his 50-year career in the safety and emergency management fields include World Trade Center 9/11 responder, safety manager, fire chief, paramedic, rescue specialist, Ebola Team Author and training and Homeland Security/FEMA certified instructor (CDP and EMI). Dr. Terpin serves on the ASTM F23.65 International Respiratory Protection and protective Clothing Committees.

Dr. Terpin is the recipient of the 2014, Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Emergency Management Achievement Award, the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 - Gold Level. Dennis is a Master Level Instructor for FEMA/DHS at the Center for Domestic Preparedness and has received three Center for Domestic Preparedness 5.0 Perfect Instructor Awards.