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Crane Hand Signals

Build a clear understanding of crane signals, communication, blind picks, and field assessment.

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5 LESSONS

Crane Hand Signals

Build a clear understanding of crane signals, communication, blind picks, and field assessment.

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  1. LESSON 01

    Signal Person Fundamentals

    Part 1 introduces the signal person's role, visibility, communication, load awareness, hazard control, and when signaling is required.

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  2. LESSON 02

    Essential Crane Hand Signals

    Part 2 explains seven essential crane hand signals: hoist, lower, stop, emergency stop, swing, move slowly, and dog everything.

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  3. LESSON 03

    Boom, Load & Travel Commands

    Part 3 explains signals for raising, lowering, extending, and retracting a crane boom, plus combined boom/load and travel commands.

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  4. LESSON 04

    Blind Picks & Communication

    Part 4 covers blind picks, radio communication, signal transfers, lost contact, stop signals, and planning around obstructed views.

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  5. LESSON 05

    Field Assessment & Signal Reference

    The final course lesson reviews crane hand signals, operator actions, load movement, communication failures, and a field assessment. Course completion alone is not qualification.

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