Identifying the requirements for Qualified, Unqualified, and Competent Persons electrical safety training

This paper provides an understanding of what constitutes a Qualified Person, an Unqualified Person, and a Competent Person. Also included are the training requirements for each classification. The principles for performing a Needs Assessment, a Job/Task Analysis, and Job Hazard Analysis are addressed as they relate to the information gathering needed for the development of an effective training program. This gathered information applies to all personnel who are, or may be, exposed to electrical hazards, and who may work on, near, or interact with the electrical systems and equipment.