competent person definition

competent person means a person who has, in respect of the work or task to be performed, the required knowledge, training and experience and, where applicable, qualifications, specific to that work or task: Provided that where appropriate qualifications and training are registered in terms of the provisions of the National Qualification Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.67 of 2000), those qualifications and that training must be regarded as the required qualifications and training; and is familiar with the Act and with the applicable regulations made under the Act;
competent person means a person who—
competent person means any person who is legally competent to consent to any action or decision being taken in respect of any matter concerning a child;

Examples of competent person in a sentence

  • Such rules shall provide for frequent and regular inspection of the job site, materials and equipment and the designation of a Competent Person, as identified by the Subcontractor.

  • The Subcontractor shall designate a Competent Person, as defined by OSHA, as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

  • However, it is the responsibility of the Competent Person appointed by the Consumer to ensure that the installations are safe.

  • The Contractor shall designate a Competent Person who is a responsible member of his organization whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents.

  • A Competent Person is one who can identify hazards and take steps to control hazards and understand OSHA regulatory standards and maintains strict standards in Work Areas, such as excavation.


More Definitions of competent person

competent person means anyone who is legally competent to consent to any action or decision being taken for any matter concerning a child, for example a parent or legal guardian.
competent person means anyone who is legally competent to consent to any action or decision being taken in respect of any matter concerning a Member or Dependant, for example a Child’s parent or legal guardian;
competent person means a person who is qualified by virtue of his or her experience and training;
competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
competent person means anyone who is legally competent to consent to any action or decision being taken by any matter concerning a child, for example a parent or legal guardian;
competent person means a person with the demonstrated skill and knowledge required to carry out the task to a standard necessary for the reliance upon collected data or protection of the environment.
competent person means a person with suitable qualifications, training, and sufficient knowledge, experience and skill, for the performance of the specific work;