RSP OSHA Regulations & Standards 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428, who is responsible for ensuring that only qualified riggers perform rigging tasks?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428 places the responsibility on the employer to ensure that only qualified riggers perform rigging tasks.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses qualification requirements for signal persons?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.1419

Answer

29 CFR 1926.1419 covers signal person qualifications, including knowledge of hand signals and the ability to determine when it is safe to give the operator a load movement signal.

Question 3

According to OSHA, a signal person must be qualified before performing signaling duties. Which of the following is NOT a required element of signal person qualification?

Accepted Answer

Possession of a state-issued crane operator license

Answer

A state-issued crane operator license is not a requirement for signal person qualification; that credential applies to crane operators, not signal persons.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Subpart CC, what must happen if a qualified evaluator determines that a signal person does not meet qualification requirements?

Accepted Answer

The employer must remove the signal person from signaling duties immediately

Answer

OSHA requires the employer to immediately remove a signal person who fails to meet qualification requirements from signaling duties.

Question 5

Which OSHA regulation covers the use of wire rope slings in construction rigging operations?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.251

Answer

29 CFR 1926.251 covers rigging equipment for material handling in construction, including wire rope, chain, and synthetic slings.

(RSP) Rigger and Signal Person Certification Practice Test

(RSP) Rigger and Signal Person Certification Practice Test

RSP OSHA Regulations & Standards 2