Qualified Persons
A qualified person is one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
A qualified person must provide steel erection employee training.
It should not surprise us that steel erection employee training must be provided by a qualified person. Here is a case study that tells why:
Real-Life Scenario
A general contractor requested help from a carpentry crew to erect a 50-foot steel beam and columns. Neither the contractor nor any of the carpentry crew was
trained in steel erection. The steel beam was raised into position using two forklifts, and guy wires were set at one end, but the column footing bolts were not secured, and only
one guy wire was attached at the other end. When the forklift sling was released, the column leaned over and the weight and force of the beam pulled the turnbuckle apart. The beam
then fell onto the lift, knocking one employee to the concrete floor. He landed on his back and head, sustaining severe head injuries, and was transported by helicopter to a local
hospital for treatment.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
6-2. Who is defined as successfully demonstrating the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the steel erection, the work, or the project?
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