This signal person training course focuses on the role and responsibility that signal persons have, including performing proper hand signals for both mobile crane and tower crane operations as well as understanding voice commands. Crane operation and rigging fundamentals are also covered, with emphasis on rigging inspection, load handling, and how factors such as wind, load and boom deflection, and swing rate can impact load handling and crane operations.

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

(Total Level Hours: 40)

 

 

 

53101-11 Communication (10 Hours)

 

Describes the communication process between the rigger and the crane operator. Covers electronic communication as well as

 

ASME hand signals for mobile, tower, and overhead cranes.

 

 

 

38204-11 Basic Principles of Cranes (15 Hours; from Intermediate Rigger)

 

 

 

21104-04 Crane Safety (15 Hours; from Mobile Crane Operator Level One)