Crane Signal Person Training
(Course # SIG-101)
This course is designed according to the requirements of the most up to date Crane & Derrick Standard Subpart CC (Section 1926.1419-1422; 1926.1428) for signal person qualifications.
OSHA's new crane standard requires the employer to ensure that each signal person meets the 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 customers' 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.
Standard course length is 8 hours.
Each Student Will Receive:
- A Manual That Includes:
- Crane Signaler 150 page handbook
- Rigging Card
- Signal Card
- Critical Lift Plan Forms
- Wallet Signaler Qualification Card & Training Certificate (upon completion & review of test)
