North Carolina § 87-123 - Training.
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§ 87-123. Training.
Every person who is an excavator, locator, or operator under this Article by virtue of engaging in these activities in the course of a business or trade has a duty to provide education and training to employees and to document such education and training. The training shall include sufficient information, guidance, and supervision such that employees can competently and safely operate the equipment used in the course of the business or trade and complete assigned tasks in a competent and safe manner while minimizing the potential for damage. When an excavator, locator, or operator under this Article retains an independent contractor to perform activities regulated by this Article, the duty set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the excavator, locator, or operator. Independent contractors shall provide training to their employees in accordance with this section. Excavation shall be conducted in accordance with OSHA Standard 1926 and under the direction of a competent person, as defined therein. Locators shall be properly trained. Locator training shall be documented. History (2013-407, s. 2.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 87-123
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 87-123 cover?
Section 87-123 ("Training.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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