The Competent Person has the duty — and the authority — to stop work when serious hazards are present.
Why It Matters:
If someone sees a danger and doesn’t act, that’s when accidents happen. A quick pause could prevent a life-altering injury or worse.
Key Points:
- Competent Persons must be empowered to make tough calls.
- There should be no pressure to “just get it done” if conditions aren’t safe.
- Everyone — from labor to leadership — must support stop-work decisions.
- Reassess and fix the issue before restarting work.
✅ Stopping work isn’t a delay — it’s a form of protection.
Ask the Crew:
- Have we ever ignored a hazard to finish faster?
- Are we supporting our Competent Person’s authority to act?
- What’s our process if a stop-work call is made?
