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What Does an OSHA "Competent Person" Actually Do? Supervisor Duties Explained

OSHA's "competent person" is defined by authority, not a title. Here is what that authority actually looks like for a foreman running a crew day to day.

5 min read · Updated Oct 2026

Supervisor & Foreman Safety Leadership · $55

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