Qualified vs. Competent: The Confined Space Assessment Case (R0103636)

A deep dive into WorkSafeBC Review Division Decision R0103636, exploring the critical difference between holding a professional qualification and demonstrating on-the-ground competence in confined space hazard assessments.
What happens when a Professional Engineer with a Master's in Industrial Safety is deemed not qualified by WorkSafeBC? In this episode, Michael Chen breaks down the 2009 Review Division Decision R0103636, a case that examines the quality of two confined space hazard assessments. We explore the deficiencies found by the OSO, the employer's successful appeal, and the key takeaways for safety professionals in BC. Learn why your documentation is your evidence of competence, why evidence trumps assumption, and how this case highlights the importance of the WorkSafeBC review process.

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/decisions/review-decisions/2009/prevention-decisions/review-reference-0103636?lang=en&origin=s&returnurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worksafebc.com%2Fen%2Fdecisions-search%23sort%3DDate%26q%3DR0103636%26f%3Acontent-type-facet%3D%5BReview%2520decisions%5D%26f%3Alanguage-facet%3D%5BEnglish%5D&highlight=R0103636

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