NEBOSH General Certificate
Why We Manage Health & Safety
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Why We Manage Health & Safety: example questions & answers
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What is a 'competent person' in H&S terms?
- AAn external consultant who is registered on a professional H&S consultants register
- BSomeone with sufficient training, knowledge and experience to manage H&S tasks✓
- CA qualified engineer
- DAny manager with at least five years' experience of supervising the work in question
Answer: A competent person has the necessary training, knowledge, experience and resources to manage H&S duties effectively.
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