top of page
Competent Person
A competent person is someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities that allow them to assist you properly.
Why do I need another person?
As an employer, you must appoint a competent person or people to help you meet your health and safety legal duties.
​
They should have the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to recognise hazards in your business and help you put sensible controls in place to protect workers and others from harm.
bottom of page