Training

Course Description:

When is a signal person required? A signal person is required when:

• The point of operation is not in full view of the operator (1926.1419(a).
• The operator’s view is obstructed in the direction the equipment is traveling.
• Either the operator or the person handling the load determines that a signal person is needed because of site specific safety concerns.

What you’ll learn:

• Know and understand the types of signals used at the worksite
• Competent use of signals
• Understand the operations and limitations of the equipment, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging, raising, lowering and stopping loads and in boom deflection from hoisting loads.
• Know and understand the relevant signal person qualification requirements specified in subpart CC (1926.1419 – 1912.1422: 1926.1428).

Download the Signal Person OSHA Factsheet PPE (PDF)