HAND SIGNALS FOR CRANE OPERATION When there is a lot of traffic at a worksite, it is essential for workers to be able to use hand signals. Here are some standard hand signals for crane operation. HAND SIGNALS FOR CRANE OPERATION—continued Source for hand signals: OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart CC, Appendix A ...
The Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance Safety Tips Sheet No. 1: Proper use of Hand Signals for cab-controlled cranes This is the first in a series of Safety Tips developed by The Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance concerning the safe application and operation of overhead material handling equipment. The operator of a cab-controlled crane should use a floor person to direct the lift, or placement ...
Operator's Manual Standard Hand Signals For Controlling Crane Operations TRAVEL TRAVEL HOIST LOWER USE MAIN HOIST (One Track) (Both Tracks) USE WHIP LINE RAISE BOOM LOWER BOOM SWING STOP RAISE THE BOOM AND LOWER THE BOOM AND EXTEND BOOM RETRACT BOOM MOVE SLOWLY LOWER THE LOAD RAISE THE LOAD (Telescoping Booms) (Telescoping Booms) EXTEND BOOM RETRACT BOOM TRAVEL DOG EVERYTHING EMERGENCY STOP (Telescoping Booms) ...
LOSS PREVENTION SAFETY TOPICS STANDARD SIGNALS FOR CRANES, HOISTS, DERRICKS, ETC. LOSS PREVENTION SAFETY TOPICS Standard Signals For Cranes, Hoists, Derricks, And Other Material Handlers A set of signals should be Because of the noise, confusion, and distance of crane operators from the guide person agreed upon and adopted at on construction jobs, verbal commands are often useless. Therefore, it is necessary to each operation ...
Jim Persons jimpersons@safetypride.com 707-889-0881 HAND SIGNALS FOR CRANE OPERATIONS The following are the most commonly used hand signals for directing crane lifting operations. Some special operations may require adaptations of these basic signals. When using hand signal be sure the operator can see you and that both of you understand all the signals. You and the operator are in charge of an important operation ...
HOISTING SIGNALS – BASIC RULES IDENTIFY • The load should be directed so that it never passes In hoisting operations, miscommunication between signaler and over anyone. operator can lead to disaster for people or property. • Operators should not make a move until they receive In many cases, hand signals are the most efficient form of and understand your signal. If contact between you and ...
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