Sending the Right Signals

When it comes to crane rental services, The Crane Guys consistently makes SAFETY a top priority. One of the most important contributors to job site safety is the signal person. You might roll onto the site with the world’s brawniest, toughest crane. But the job would remain at a standstill without the expertise of a signal person.

In a nutshell, the signal person communicates directions to the crane operator. Lift, halt, move to left, etc. It’s all under his jurisdiction. How does he get his point across? Well, shouting is out of the question – things are just too loud with the constant pound and roar of machinery. Instead, the signal person communicates with the universally-understood language — hand signals. These are indispensable for guiding the operator through the intricacies of movement. Without this message system, lifts would be impossible.

The Invisible Load

Crane operators often can’t see the loads they’re lifting — even when smack in front of them. When the cargo is somewhere on a roof or behind a wall, it’s invisible. With eyes wide open, a signal person tracks these ‘vanishing’ loads, telling the operator when and where to move them. Every travel path is determined by the guy flashing the signals.

Orchestrated Perfection

Load transport doesn’t occur in a single line of motion. Typically, a move requires a series of motions carried out with flawless precision. Because of the intricacies involved, a signal person must understand the nuances of various crane moves — swing, boom, hoist, etc. And it all must be coordinated to maximize safety and efficiency.

Forget about improvisation when loads need moving. A signal person is the conductor and director of the operation. When he signals move, loads move. When he flashes the stop sign, cranes freeze. As an additional safety measure, jobs are governed by the cardinal rule – if no signal is visible, no crane is in motion. Period.

A commitment to safety is certainly evident in the performance of The Crane Guys’ signalmen. Every Crane Guys crane operator and qualified rigging & signal person is NCCCO certified and thoroughly trained to the highest standards through our intensive safety training programs. Our cranes, equipment, certified crane operators and qualified rigging personnel are available 24/7 to achieve success on every job.

Sure, signalmen aren’t the muscle behind those heavy lifts. Nevertheless, they’re indispensable to the safety and success of any lift operation. To learn more, connect with the team that maximizes job site safety with the best-trained, most dedicated signalmen in the industry. The Crane Guys – Where safety and success go hand in hand.