Under OSHA's Excavation and Trenching standard (29 CFR 1926.652), a competent person must inspect an excavation before each work shift and after any event that could increase hazard. Which of the following constitutes a 'competent person' in this context?
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A
Any employee who has worked in construction for 5+ years
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B
Someone capable of identifying hazardous conditions and authorized to take corrective action
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C
A licensed professional engineer on retainer
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D
A union steward with safety committee experience