On construction sites using cranes, one of the most important jobs is that of the signal person. Sometimes known as the signal man, this individual is responsible for signaling the crane and giving ...

Nothing is scarier for a crane operator than driving in the dark, with a heavy hook and load out of view, and taking instructions over the radio. It is an all too common situation for operators, who ...

A set of universal hand signals has been published. The set is for adoption wherever lifting operations take place in building or construction and will make those operations safer and more efficient.

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators is introducing a certification program for signalpersons today. The program follows the intent of the latest revision of the ASME B30.5 ...