Static field route #1054

Lift day: where should apprentices stand before a crane or RTU pick?

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Before the pick starts, know the lift lead, signal person, exclusion zone, fall zone, and your exact role. If nobody assigned you a role, stay clear and ask.

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Field checklist

Find lift lead/signal person before work starts.
Confirm apprentice standing area and exclusion zone.
Stay out of load path, swing path, landing area, and pinch points.
Do not touch rigging/tag lines unless assigned and trained.

Ask foreman

Before the pick starts, who is the signal person and where do you want apprentices standing?

Do not

Do not stand under the load, crowd the pick, signal the crane, or touch rigging unless assigned and qualified.

Why it matters

Lift day is one of the most safety-critical apprentice moments. The first task is knowing where not to be.

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