Site technical officer (STO) means a person carrying out the duty or duties derived from the provisions as per regulation LN 136 2019. Such person shall be:
- nominated by the contractor and shall be approved by the Perit in charge of the project;
- competent as provided in the Third Schedule of LN 136 2019;
- responsible for the enforcement of the method statement covering the works which the contractor who nominates him is responsible for.
- present on site whenever decisions are being taken that influence the risk of damages to third party property or injury to persons that may be caused by the works;