Distinguish OSHA's 'competent person' from 'qualified person' when assigning scaffold responsibilities

Steps

1. Apply 1926.32(f)'s 'competent person' definition to hazard-recognition and corrective-authority roles: someone capable of identifying hazards with authorization to fix them.
2. Apply 1926.32(m)'s 'qualified person' definition to technical/design roles: someone with a recognized degree/certificate or extensive demonstrated experience solving problems in the relevant subject matter.
3. Assign scaffold inspection, and erection/dismantling supervision, to a competent person per Subpart L's specific requirements.
4. Assign scaffold design tasks, where required (e.g., non-standard configurations or above professional-engineer design thresholds), to a qualified person or registered professional engineer as applicable.
5. Document the basis for each designation (training records, experience, credentials), since OSHA does not issue 'competent person' or 'qualified person' certificates itself.