Qualified person

Hazards

• A person whose recognized training, knowledge, experience, or certification qualifies them for a defined technical hazard or decision.

Controls

• Qualification is task-specific, not a blanket title; the employer and governing standard determine the required competence, authorization, scope, and documentation.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Qualification is task-specific, not a blanket title; the employer and governing standard determine the required competence, authorization, scope, and documentation.

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