What should an apprentice know before a crane pick or lift day starts?
Lift day is awareness-only unless you are assigned and qualified. Before the pick starts, know where apprentices stand, who signals, where the fall zone is, and what your exact role is.
Stop if Before the pick starts, who is the signal person and where do you want apprentices standing? I want to stay clear unless I'm assigned a specific task. Watch out Do not stand under the load, signal the crane, choose rigging, or touch slings/shackles/hooks unless assigned and qualified. Check Identify lift lead, qualified rigger, signal person, fall zone, swing path, landing area, and escape path. Confirm whether apprentices are observers, runners, tag-line helpers, or staying clear. Stay out of the load path and keep hands off rigging unless assigned/trained. If asked to rig or signal without qualification, stop and escalate to foreman/PM/superintendent. Steps Identify lift lead, qualified rigger, signal person, fall zone, swing path, landing area, and escape path. Confirm whether apprentices are observers, runners, tag-line helpers, or staying clear. Stay out of the load path and keep hands off rigging unless assigned/trained. If asked to rig or signal without qualification, stop and escalate to foreman/PM/superintendent. Say this to your foreman Before the pick starts, who is the signal person and where do you want apprentices standing? I want to stay clear unless I'm assigned a specific task.
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