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Term | competent person

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  • n., A person who, i. is qualified because of his knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, ii. is familiar with the provisions of this Act and the regulations that apply to the work, and iii. has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place. [The Dictionary of Canadian Law, 3rd ed. c2004]
  • n., The physical or juridical person given the authority and capacity to act within a specific sphere of responsibility.