Crane Signaling Awareness

Rigging is a process used to secure materials to be moved by cranes, hoists or other lifting equipment. It is important for everyone involved with rigging activities to be aware of its associated risks, how to work safely and how to prevent equipment failure. Take these courses to learn about the basic principles of rigging that we all need to follow to keep our worksites safe. This suite is ideal for construction and general industry workers who may be involved in rigging activities as well as their supervisors. It lays the foundation for in-depth and on-the-job training for riggers.

This program provides information about worker rights and employer responsibilities and describes how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job-related hazards. Although many essential safety topics are covered, additional site-specific information and hands-on demonstrations of skills are ultimately needed for your safety and to fulfill training requirements found in OSHA standards. Many jurisdictions, employers and unions require this course, which is voluntary at the U.S. federal level. Each student who completes the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA Outreach Training is only available to trainees within the geographic jurisdiction of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. Trainees outside this jurisdiction will not receive cards. This 30-Hour program is intended for workers with some safety responsibility, and the 10-Hour program is primarily intended for entry-level workers. The program will take longer than 30 hours.

This basic rigging awareness module addresses the core elements that workers need to understand to conduct their rigging operations in a safe manner. Employers can use this course to ingrain fundamental terms and employee responsibilities. This course is an excellent tool for organizations who want to bolster or supplement their current rigging training program.

Rigging is the process of moving heavy load with slings, chains, hoists and other special tools. The equipment used for lifting and moving loads is also called rigging. Cranes can be very dangerous when used in an unsafe manner. It is the signal person that provides instructions to the crane operator and it is vital that the crane operator follow the signal person’s instructions. Both of these individuals play an important role in the overall safety of crane operation. The Crane Signaling Awareness course covers basic skills and knowledge needed to use hand or voice signals to direct the movements of mobile and tower cranes. In addition, guidelines for using voice signals are provided.