2E     Competent Person: Takes One to Know One (Intermediate)
Material Hoist Collapse
T.J. Lentz and Matt Gillen – NIOSH

In theory, the “competent person” on a construction site should have heightened safety knowledge and target priority haz-ards. In practice, the person’s training and scope of responsibil-ity can be less clear. This session addresses these inconsistencies and focuses on what characteristics define a competent person. Participants will be encouraged to contribute.