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CRANE HAND SIGNALS

When should the crane operator follow hand signals?

A crane operator should always move loads according to the established code of signals, and use a trained and competent signal person. Hand signals are preferred and commonly used, unless they cannot see the load or the place where the load will be set, safely and reasonably. If there is any question on your ability to see the signal man or the load another signal person should be used. Use of a radio is preferred.

Who can give the hand signals? or Who can be a signal person?

	a person qualified to give crane signals to the operator,
	there should be only one designated signaler at a time, unless one cannot see the other
	if signalers are changing between each other, the one in charge should wear a clearly visible badge of authority, or the crew and operator are fully aware of the main signal person.
	a crane operator should move loads only on signals from one signaler, Although an emergency stop or stop from anyone calls for a pause in movement until safety and situation is established
	a crane operator must obey STOP signals no matter who gives it.

 

What should you do when in charge of signaling?

 

The signalperson must:

	be in clear view of the crane operator, be aware of the standard signals for operators
	have a clear view of the load and the operator
	keep unauthorized persons outside the crane's operating area
	never direct a load over a person.
	Hold your hands away from your body so that the operator can clearly see them.
	If You are in the direction of the sun hold hands to side of body out of shadow
	Always give signals according to the operator's right or left.
	Do not give more signals than the operator can perform at one time.Sometimes the controls don't allow it, Also some contractors forbid it.
	Use a middle-man to transfer hand signals when you can't see the operator, or a radio.
	If multiple radios are being used on a jobsite be specific when calling or answering, which crane and which signalman or operator! Do not attempt to signal, hold a radio, and control the load all at once. The person signaling should only be in charge of signals, not landing the load!

 

 

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