Shift and monthly inspections are performed by a?

• A. Competent Person
• B. Safety Officer
• C. Engineer
• D. Operator

Answer: (A)

Ensuring safety in regular equipment inspections relies on someone who can identify hazards and take corrective action. A competent person is defined by having the training, experience, and authority to recognize unsafe conditions, determine when repairs or adjustments are needed, and stop work if necessary. This makes them the appropriate performer of shift and monthly inspections, because these checks require not just noticing issues but also the power to enforce safety measures and ensure the equipment remains safe to operate. The safety officer oversees safety programs but isn’t typically on-site performing routine checks; an engineer might handle design or complex evaluations; the operator runs the equipment and may do basic pre-use checks, but the formal shift and monthly inspections call for the competence to assess condition and authorize corrective actions.