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 ...

Construction cranes are dangerous machines, but the people supervising, operating, erecting, dismantling and signaling them can be just as treacherous. The accident record proves it. Just about every ...

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 ...

A construction site is a noisy place to work, which makes nonverbal communication absolutely crucial for the job. The accepted method for the industry is hand signals. The Occupational Safety and ...