OSHA 1926.32 Definition of Competent Person
Competent Person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or work conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Competent Person is responsible for job site safety, making regular inspections and correcting unsafe conditions or work procedures, and employee indoctrination.
Although the definition of "competent person" in 1926.**0 has not been changed from the proposal and is the same as that in the existing 1926.32, it is important to note that what constitutes a "competent person" depends on the context in which the term is used.