What does OSHA mean by a Qualified Evaluator?
Under section 1926.1428(a), OSHA requires that signal persons be evaluated by a qualified evaluator. Under section 1926.1401 Definitions, OSHA defines this as someone who has demonstrated that they are competent to accurately assess whether individuals meet the qualification requirements in this subpart for a signal person. OSHA does not have a requirement for a qualified evaluator for riggers.
Under section 1926.1428(a), OSHA requires that signalpersons be evaluated by a qualified evaluator. Under section 1926.1401 Definitions, OSHA defines this as someone who has demonstrated that they are competent in accurately assessing whether individuals meet the Qualification Requirements in this subpart for a signalperson. OSHA does not have a requirement for a qualified evaluator for riggers.