One who has demonstrated the skills and safety training to identify hazards in electrical work is known as a?

• A. Qualified person
• B. Apprentice
• C. Electrician
• D. Technician

Answer: (A)

Identifying hazards in electrical work requires someone who has demonstrated the skills and safety training to recognize electrical hazards and to apply protective measures. That combination—training plus proven ability to spot risks and implement controls like PPE, de-energized work procedures, and lockout/tagout—defines a qualified person. An apprentice is still in training and typically under supervision, so they may not yet have demonstrated the necessary hazard-recognition capability. An electrician is a skilled tradesperson, but the title alone doesn’t guarantee they’ve demonstrated the specific hazard-identification competence required to be considered a qualified person. A technician is a general label and doesn’t specify the safety competency level needed for identifying and controlling electrical hazards.