OSHA’s new crane standard requires the employer to ensure that each signal person meets these qualification requirements:

• Know and understand the type of signals used. If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals.
• Be competent in the application of the type of signals used.
• Have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.
• Know and understand the relevant requirement standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements through an oral or written test, and through a practical test.

In addition, participants will learn:

• Crane and Hoist Terminology
• OSHA & ASME Standards
• Power line Requirements & Restrictions
• Lift Determination
• Formulating a rigging plan
• Crane Critical Lift planning

Conducted at your facility and adapted to each customer’s designed material handling needs. This course includes both classroom and hands-on training. Once the written examination testing is completed, hands-on exercises will be conducted to ensure proper signaling procedures are followed. 

Each student will receive a handbook that includes:

• Crane Signaler manual
• Rigging Card
• Signal Card
• Critical Lift Plan Forms