Crane Signals and Communication
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Talking points
- A qualified signal person must be used when the operator cannot directly see the load or its intended landing zone.
- Signal persons must meet OSHA qualification requirements — either by a third-party evaluation or by employer assessment documented in writing.
- Standard hand signals are required unless voice communication (radio) is used. Both the operator and signal person must agree on the method before the lift.
- Any person on site can give an emergency stop signal, and the operator must obey it regardless of who gave it.
- Never give signals for fun or casually gesture near a crane — the operator may interpret it as a command and move the load.
Ask the crew
Can you demonstrate the standard hand signal for 'stop' and 'emergency stop' — and what's the difference?
Standards this talk is built on
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