Competent Worker

A competent person is... As described in the occupational health and safety act.

• Is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance.
• Is familiar with the Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to the work.
• Has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace.

A competent worker is...

• Versed in the hazards that exist and or likely to exist on a job site.

• Versed in how to control or eliminate the hazards on a job site.

• Has been given the authority to promptly correct hazards... and does.