WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Signaling is an important part of hoisting and rigging. You should be familiar with the internationally recognized system of standard hand signals. If you’re going to rig a load, you also need to know the signals for lifting, moving and landing it. The operation may be a simple LIFT and LOWER, or it may require more complicated signals. In many cases, hand signals are the most efficient form of communication between riggers and crane operators.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Busy construction zones are incredibly noisy and busy. In the mix of this, the work of a crane operator and signal person […]