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// CODE SNIPPET

1926.1427(f) Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period

OSHA 1926 Construction > CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction > 1926.1427 Operator Qualification and Certification > 1926.1427(f) Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period
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An employee who is not qualified or certified under this section is permitted to operate equipment only as an operator-in-training and only where the requirements of this paragraph are met.

1926.1427(f)(1)

The employer must provide each operator-in-training with sufficient training prior to operating the equipment to enable the operator-in-training to operate the equipment safely under limitations established by this section (including continuous monitoring) and any additional limitations established by the employer.

1926.1427(f)(2)

The tasks performed by the operator-in-training while operating the equipment must be within the operator-in-training's ability.

1926.1427(f)(3) Trainer

While operating the equipment, the operator-in-training must be continuously monitored by an individual ("operator's trainer") who meets all of the following requirements:

1926.1427(f)(3)(i)

The operator's trainer is an employee or agent of the operator-in-training's employer.

1926.1427(f)(3)(iii)

While monitoring the operator-in-training, the operator's trainer performs no tasks that detract from the trainer's ability to monitor the operator-in-training.

1926.1427(f)(3)(iv)

For equipment other than tower cranes: The operator's trainer and the operator-in-training must be in direct line of sight of each other. In addition, they must communicate verbally or by hand signals. For tower cranes: The operator's trainer and the operator-in-training must be in direct communication with each other.

1926.1427(f)(3)(ii)

The operator's trainer is either a certified operator under this section, or has passed the written portion of a certification test under one of the options in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, and is familiar with the proper use of the equipment's controls.

1926.1427(f)(4) Continuous Monitoring

The operator-in-training must be monitored by the operator's trainer at all times, except for short breaks where all of the following are met:

1926.1427(f)(4)(i)

The break lasts no longer than 15 minutes and there is no more than one break per hour.

1926.1427(f)(4)(iii)

The specific tasks that the operator-in-training will perform during the operator trainer's break are within the operator-in-training's abilities.

1926.1427(f)(4)(ii)

Immediately prior to the break the operator's trainer informs the operator-in-training of the specific tasks that the operator-in-training is to perform and limitations to which he/she must adhere during the operator trainer's break.

1926.1427(f)(5)

The operator-in-training must not operate the equipment in any of the following circumstances unless the exception stated in paragraph (f)(5)(v) of this section is applicable:

1926.1427(f)(5)(i)

If any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone (see § 1926.1408(a)(1)), could get within 20 feet of a power line that is up to 350 kV, or within 50 feet of a power line that is over 350 kV.

1926.1427(f)(5)(iii) In Multiple-Equipment Lifts

1926.1427(f)(5)(iv)

If the equipment is used over a shaft, cofferdam, or in a tank farm.

1926.1427(f)(5)(v)

In multiple-lift rigging operations, except where the operator's trainer determines that the operator-in-training skills are sufficient for this high-skill work.

1926.1427(f)(5)(ii) If the Equipment Is Used to Hoist Personnel

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1926.1427(f) Cranes & Derricks in Construction, Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period
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1926.1427(f)(5)(i) Cranes & Derricks in Construction,
If any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction > 1926.1427 Operator Qualification and Certification > 1926.1427(f) Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period > 1926.1427(f)(5) > 1926.1427(f)(5)(i)
1926.1427(f)(5)(ii) Cranes & Derricks in Construction, If the Equipment Is Used to Hoist Personnel
OSHA 1926 Construction > CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction > 1926.1427 Operator Qualification and Certification > 1926.1427(f) Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period > 1926.1427(f)(5) > 1926.1427(f)(5)(ii) If the Equipment Is Used to Hoist Personnel
1926.1427(f)(5)(iii) Cranes & Derricks in Construction, In Multiple-Equipment Lifts
OSHA 1926 Construction > CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction > 1926.1427 Operator Qualification and Certification > 1926.1427(f) Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period > 1926.1427(f)(5) > 1926.1427(f)(5)(iii) In Multiple-Equipment Lifts
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