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# What must a signal person demonstrate to be qualified under 29 CFR 1926.1428? Answer in under 100 words.

Under 29 CFR § 1926.1428(c), a signal person must know and understand the type of signals used (including the Standard Method for hand signals if applicable), be competent in applying signals and communicating with the crane operator, have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, and know the relevant OSHA signal requirements (§§ 1926.1419–1422 and § 1926.1428). These qualifications must be demonstrated through an oral or written test and a practical test.

## Qualification Requirements Under § 1926.1428(c)

Each signal person must:

1. **Know and understand the type of signals used.** If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals (e.g., ASME B30.5).

2. **Be competent in the application of signals**, including the ability to communicate effectively with the crane operator.

3. **Have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations**, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

4. **Know and understand the relevant requirements** of §§ 1926.1419 through 1926.1422 (signals, communication, and hand signal methods) and § 1926.1428 itself.

5. **Demonstrate these requirements through an oral or written test** and a practical test that verifies the ability to apply signals in real-world conditions.

## Sources

- [1] U.S. National Archives, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — 29 CFR 1926.1428 — Signal person qualifications · https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1926.1428 · as of 2026-08-26