Determine which signal person qualification method satisfies 29 CFR 1926.1428 for a given job

Steps

1. Review 1926.1428 on osha.gov to confirm the two qualification pathways: documentation from a third-party qualified evaluator, or documentation from the employer's own qualified evaluator
2. If using the employer-evaluator path, confirm the assessment is not portable to other employers and that a new employer must conduct its own qualification
3. Confirm the signal person understands the specific signal type used on site (standard hand signals, voice, or radio) as required by the standard
4. Keep the qualification documentation available at the site for as long as the individual is employed as a signal person
5. If using a third-party certification (e.g., NCCCO Signalperson), confirm which signal method(s) it covers matches what the job requires