Under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, certain functions may only be performed by a "Competent Person". All "Supervisors" must be "Competent Persons". Aspects of work such as confined space entry, operation of lifting devices, use of mobile equipment, work around live electrical equipment, and traffic control must also be performed only by "Competent Persons" or "Competent Workers". Ensuring the appointment of "Competent Persons" is recognized as an essential element in demonstrating due diligence and protection of health and safety. …MORE