49 C.F.R. § 195.503

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Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 144 wordsSubsections: 5Official source

Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 195.503 (2026)

Abnormal operating condition means a condition identified by the operator that may indicate a malfunction of a component or deviation from normal operations that may: (a) Indicate a condition exceeding design limits; or (b) Result in a hazard(s) to persons, property, or the environment. Evaluation means a process, established and documented by the operator, to determine an individual's ability to perform a covered task by any of the following: (a) Written examination; (b) Oral examination; (c) Work performance history review; (d) Observation during: (1) performance on the job, (2) on the job training, or (3) simulations; (e) Other forms of assessment. Qualified means that an individual has been evaluated and can: (a) Perform assigned covered tasks and (b) Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. [Amdt. 195-67, 64 FR 46866, Aug. 27, 1999, as amended by Amdt. 195-72, 66 FR 43524, Aug. 20, 2001]