Basic Safety Terms 6

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Competent person

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A person 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 has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

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Confined space

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A work area large enough for a person to work in, but with limited means of entry and exit and not designed for continuous occupancy. Examples include tanks, vessels, silos, pits, vaults, and hoppers.

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Cross-bracing

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Braces (metal or wood) placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top of another rail to add support to a structure.

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Excavation

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Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. It can be made for anything from basements to highways.