OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1400

Session Outline

1926.1419 Signals
General
1926.1420 Signals Radio,
etc.
1926.1421 Signals Voice
1926.1422 Signals Hand
Signals
1926.1427 Operator
Certification & Qualification
1926.1428 Signal Person
Qualifications
1926.1429 Training

Presented By:
Ted L. Blanton
President NACB, Inc.
tblantonsr@cranesafe.com
(800) 654-5640

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1400

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

Employers Must Provide

Qualified Riggers
Assembly/Disassembly
1926.1404 (r)(1)

Rigging Materials in the Fall

Zone
1926.1425 (c)(3)

Qualified Signal Persons

1926.1428

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1400

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

Signal Persons are discussed

throughout the 1400 standard.

1419 Signals General

1420 Signals Radio, etc.
1421 Signals Voice
1422 Signals Hand Signals
1428 Signal Person
Qualifications

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1401

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

Definitions
Qualified Rigger
a Qualified Rigger is a rigger
who meets the criteria for a
Qualified Person

Qualified Person
means a person who, by
possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by
extensive knowledge, training
and experience, successfully
demonstrated the ability to
solve/resolve problems relating
to the subject matter, the work, or
the project.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1401

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

How To Document a Qualified

Persons ability to solve/resolve
work related problems (i.e.
rigging, etc.)

Academic
Degree (engineering, etc.)
Journey Level Certification (DOE
Approved Apprentice Program)
National Certification (NCCER,
NCCCO, CIC, etc.)
Certificate of Training from a
National Training Organization
(NACB, CICB, CIA, etc.)
Proof of Professional Standing

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1401

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

How To Document a Qualified

Persons ability to solve/resolve
work related problems (i.e.
rigging, etc.)

Experience
Proof of Training
Certificate of Training
Training Records
Successful Completion of a
Written Examination

Proof of Experience
Work Records
Resume
Successful Completion of a
Practical Examination

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1419

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

1419 States that a signal person

must be provided in each of the
following situations:

The point of operation, meaning

the load travel or the area near or
at load placement, is not in full
view of the operator.
When the equipment is traveling,
the view in the direction of travel
is obstructed.
Due to site specific safety
concerns, either the operator or
the person handling the load
determines that it is necessary.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1427

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

Effective 11/8/2010
Employers Must;
Ensure Operators Are
Competent And Safe
(1926.1427 (k))
Trained & Evaluated
Certification
Requirements
Effective Nov.10,
2014

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1427

Effective Date: November 10, 2014

Effective 11/10/2014
Employers Must;

Ensure Operators Are Qualified

& Certified (1926.1427(a))
1926.1427 (b) Option 1)
Certified by an Accredited Crane
Operator Testing Organization

NCCER
NCCCO (CCO)
CIC
Other

Must be Portable
Must be Valid For 5 Years

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1427

Effective Date: November 10, 2014

Effective 11/10/2014
Employers Must;

Ensure Operators Are Qualified

& Certified
1926.1427 (c) Option 2)
Qualification by an Audited
Employer Program
Written & Practical Testing
Audited By an Option 1
Organization

May Not be Portable

Must be Valid For 5 Years

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1427

Effective Date: November 10, 2014

Effective 11/10/2014 The
following applies;

Pre-Qualification/Certification
Training Period (1926.1427 (f))
All Operators Not Certified May Only
Operate As An Operator-in-training
(OIT).
Must Be Provided Sufficient Training
Tasks Performed During Training
Within Trainees Capability

Trainer

Employee or Agent
Certified Operator, or
Passed Written
Familiar with Controls
No Distractions

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1428

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

1428 Signals Signal Person

Qualification:

Ensure Signal Persons Are

Qualified (2 Options)
Option1) 3rd Party, or
Option 2) In-House
Qualified Evaluator

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1428

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

1428 Signals Signal Person

Qualification:

Qualification Requirements
Know & Understand Types
of Signals to be Used
Be Competent in there
Application
Have a Basic
Understanding Of
Equipment;
Operation & Limitations
Load Dynamics
Swinging &
Stopping of Load
Boom Deflection from
Hoisting

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1428

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

1428 Signals Signal Person

Qualification:

Qualification Requirements
Know & Understand

1926.1419
1926.1420
1926.1421
1926.1422 &
1926.1428

Demonstrate Requirements
Through both;
Written (or Oral) Testing
Practical Testing.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA 1926.1430

Effective Date: November 8, 2010

Effective 11/8/2010
Employers Must;
Have Provided Training
as Follows:

On Overhead Power Lines

To Signal Persons
To Operators
To Competent & Qualified
Persons
On Crush/Pinch Points
On Tag-Out

Training Administration