OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1400

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1400

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1400

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1401

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1401

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1401

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1419

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1427

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1427

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1427

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1427

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1428

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1428

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 1926.1428

OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction 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 OSHA 1926.1430