SQEP
Encyclopedia
SQEP is an acronym, standing for Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person. It is usually used to designate:-
This overall route is usually well-documented to satisfy external regulatory authorities
that appropriate personnel are in place along the supply chain
to undertake critical responsibilities.
The term has gained some currency in the UK Nuclear power industry
, see for example this safety management audit report from the Health and Safety Executive
.
- a professionally qualified person (such as a Chartered Engineer or Project managerProject managerA project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers can have the responsibility of the planning, execution, and closing of any project, typically relating to construction industry, architecture, computer networking, telecommunications or software...
) - who has several years as a practitioner,
- is registered in their area of expertise within the organisation and so
- whose judgement can be used to resolve a technical problem with some finality.
This overall route is usually well-documented to satisfy external regulatory authorities
Regulatory compliance
In general, compliance means conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard or law. Regulatory compliance describes the goal that corporations or public agencies aspire to in their efforts to ensure that personnel are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws and...
that appropriate personnel are in place along the supply chain
Supply chain
A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to...
to undertake critical responsibilities.
The term has gained some currency in the UK Nuclear power industry
Nuclear power in the United Kingdom
Nuclear power currently generates around a sixth of the United Kingdom's electricity. As of 2011, the United Kingdom operates 19 nuclear reactors at nine locations...
, see for example this safety management audit report from the Health and Safety Executive
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive is a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom. It is the body responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in England and Wales and Scotland...
.