1926.1430(b): Training for Crane Signal Persons
Employers must train each worker who will be assigned as a crane signal person, and who does not already meet the qualification requirements in 1926.1428(c), in the areas covered by that paragraph.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1430(b) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $5,442 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MD (7), OH (1), IN (1).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1430(b) ("Signal persons") is one requirement inside 1926.1430 Training, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(b) Signal persons. The employer must train each employee who will be assigned to work as a signal persons who does not meet the requirements of § 1926.1428(c) in the areas addressed in that paragraph. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1430.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: MD (7), OH (1), IN (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| JM QUALITY CONSTRUCTION LLC | FREMONT, OH | $3,042 |
| MUCK CONSTRUCTION | MUNCIE, IN | $1,400 |
| ODI CONSTRUCTION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | FREDERICK, MD | $1,000 |
| W.N. CONSTRUCTION, LLC | MC HENRY, MD | $0 |
| ROUSELL AGUILERA | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $0 |
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Frequently asked questions
Who must the employer train as a signal person?
Each employee who will be assigned to work as a signal person and does not meet the requirements of 1926.1428(c).
What topics does the training cover?
The areas addressed in 1926.1428(c).
If I already meet 1926.1428(c), do I need this training?
This paragraph requires training for those who do not meet 1926.1428(c).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1430 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.