1. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 SPRING THAW 2009 MSHA/OSHA COMPETENT PERSON

2. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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

3. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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.

4. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 DEFINITION OSHA (29 CFR, 1926.32(f)) OSHA (29 CFR, 1926.32(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.

5. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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.

6. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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.

7. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE COMPETENT PERSON KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE SKILL SKILL ABILITY ABILITY TRAINING TRAINING EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

8. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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

9. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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

10. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 SIMILARITIES QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILL LEVEL SKILL LEVEL EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE AUTHORITY AUTHORITY

11. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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.

12. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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

13. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATION OSHA: the Competent Person is appointed by Company Management. OSHA: the Competent Person is appointed by Company Management.

14. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATION Does the Competent Person have to be “APPROVED” by MSHA or OSHA?

15. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 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

16. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 ARE YOUR COMPETENT PERSONS “EMPOWERED”? Do your Competent Persons have the authority to make decisions concerning:  Unsafe situations?  Unhealthy conditions?  Potential hazards?  Environmental issues?

17. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 SUMMARY What is a Competent Person? What is a Competent Person? Qualifications Qualifications Expectations Expectations Ongoing Training Ongoing Training Responsibilities Responsibilities Authority Authority

18. International Training Consultants 972-248-6000 SPRING THAW 2009 “SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION”