Hand Signal For Crane Operations

Cranes have a wide variety of applications, including the transportation industry, the industrial sector, and the construction industry. They are put to use in the process of loading and unloading freight, as well as lifting and moving equipment and commodities.

The crane is an essential piece of equipment on construction sites; nevertheless, if it is not managed effectively or if workers attempt to work around it, it may pose considerable safety risks.

Crane operators and others who are working in close proximity to the crane are required to follow certain procedures and rules to guarantee their own safety as well as the safety of those around them.

During instances of limited visibility or when the operator cannot see the whole route of the load, this course gives in-depth knowledge about the use of hand signals to assist in guiding the movement of loads. These hand signals are an essential method of communication that ensures the smooth flow of materials while also ensuring the safety of the employees and the buildings.

Learning outcomes

• A crane operator and signal person's responsibilities
• The fundamentals of the hand signals used by the crane.
• Capable of understanding when a signal person should be used and being able to comprehend crane hand signals.

Target audience

• Construction workers
• Crane hand signal persons
• Crane service persons
• Crane operators

Benefits

• Control the critical functioning of a crane
• Describe the significance of using conventional hand signals.
• Describe the responsibilities of a signal person
• Perform a demonstration of the correct hand signals for conventional crane operations.