Assessing construction craft skills
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January 19, 1996
Mr. Daniel J. Bennet, President
National Center for Construction
Education and Research
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Bennet:
This is in response to your October 6 letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) policy concerning the assessment of craft technical skills.
Although several construction standards require employee competency (competent persons or qualified persons), OSHA does not require tests to assess craft technical skills and knowledge. It is the responsibility of the employer to assure that their employees possess the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their tasks safely. When OSHA evaluates the effectiveness of training on a job site, the evaluation will be based on employee interviews and observation of the employees work procedures.
If you have any further questions please contact the Directorate of Construction at (202) 219-7207.
Sincerely,
Russell B. Swanson, Director
Directorate of Construction
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