The objectives of Qualified Signal Person training is to ensure that each signal person is in compliance with the requirements of Federal OSHA §1926 Subpart CC as a “Qualified Signal Person,” and these persons understand mobile crane characteristics, crane limitations, helping the operator avoid side loading, power line safety, and most important – where a signal person must position themselves to ensure adequate personal safety and communications with the crane operator.
Program: This program is 4-6 hours of classroom instruction with one written exam followed by individual practical exams in voice and hand signals.
Specific Training Objectives:
- Terminology
- Crane characteristics & limitations
- Signal person responsibilities
- When a signal person is required
- Hand and voice signals
- The dangers of side loading
- Crane dynamics as it pertains to a signal person
- The dangers of two-blocking
- Tipping and structural failures
- The dangers of working around power lines
- The clearance requirements for cranes and power lines
- The course of action if power line contact is made
- Step and touch potential
- The requirements to keep clear of the load (Fall zone)
- The requirements of §1926 Subpart CC as it pertains to a signal person