A Competent Person (CP) is an individual designated by an employer who has the necessary knowledge, training, experience, and authority to identify existing and predictable hazards in the workplace and take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

Engineering Supervision is the systematic monitoring, inspection, and direction of engineering projects (such as construction, electrical installations, or machinery operation) by qualified, often licensed, personnel to ensure that work complies with technical designs, specifications, and safety regulations.