guys,
thanks for all of the input.
I think that i will follow the advice of the majority and go with my initial gut feeling on this.
Since i do not feel comfortable being the one to decide who is "qualified" and who is not, I have contacted an MSHA inspector to come in and assist / advise on this.
By the way, I work for an industry connected with and located on a minning sight so we come under MSHA rule in stead of OSHA.
I am sure that a lot of the same rules/procedures apply for either.
Thanks again for the input and for the welcome. I have already found tons of useful info here.
lld
