29 CFR 1926.1429
§ 1926.1429 Qualifications of maintenance & repair employees.
United States · 29 CFR — Labor · Status: effective
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- 29 CFR 1926.1429, § 1926.1429 Qualifications of maintenance & repair employees, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/129487
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(a) Maintenance, inspection and repair personnel are permitted to operate the equipment only where all of the following requirements are met:
(1) The operation is limited to those functions necessary to perform maintenance, inspect the equipment, or verify its performance.
(2) The personnel either:
(i) Operate the equipment under the direct supervision of an operator who meets the requirements of § 1926.1427 (Operator qualification and certification); or
(ii) Are familiar with the operation, limitations, characteristics and hazards associated with the type of equipment.
(b) Maintenance and repair personnel must meet the definition of a qualified person with respect to the equipment and maintenance/repair tasks performed.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.