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The term "Competent Person" is used
in many OSHA standards and documents. As a general rule, the term
is not specifically defined. In a broad sense, an OSHA competent
person is an individual who, by way of training and/or experience,
is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying
workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, is designated
by the employer, and has authority to take appropriate actions (29 CFR
1926.32). Some standards add additional specific requirements
which must be met by the competent person.
The following questions link
to information about competent persons.
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What OSHA standards
apply?
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What additional information is available?
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