Handle a customer or insurer contractual requirement for inspector qualifications that exceeds OSHA/ASME minimums, without overstating what public regulation itself mandates

Steps

1. Separate the regulatory floor (OSHA competent/qualified person definitions under 1926.1401, or 1910.179 for general industry) from any contract- or insurer-imposed credential requirement (e.g., a specific certification body, years of experience, or company accreditation)
2. Confirm directly with the customer or insurer's underwriting requirements document what specific credential or experience threshold is being required, since this varies by contract and is not standardized in public regulation
3. Do not present a insurer/customer requirement as if it were an OSHA or ASME mandate — clearly label it as a contractual or underwriting condition
4. Where a customer requires a specific certification (e.g., NCCCO CCO Crane Inspector or CIC inspector credential), verify the individual's current certification status directly with the issuing body rather than the contract language alone
5. Document the source of each qualification requirement (regulatory vs. contractual) separately in the inspection company's compliance file