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What should a first-year apprentice do on a commercial lift day?

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Lift day is awareness-only unless you are assigned and qualified. Before the pick starts, know where apprentices stand, who the signal person is, where the fall zone/swing path/landing area are, and what your exact role is.

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Field checklist

Ask who the qualified signal person/lift lead is.
Confirm where apprentices stand, the fall zone, swing path, landing area, tag line plan, and escape path.
Stay out of the load path and pinch points unless specifically assigned.
Do not touch rigging, pick points, slings, shackles, hooks, or controls.
If nobody briefed apprentices, stop and ask before the crane/load moves.

Ask 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.

Do not

Do not signal the crane, touch rigging, choose pick points, grab tag lines, or stand under/in the swing path of the load unless you are trained, assigned, and supervised.

Why it matters

Lift day is not normal install work. Everyone needs a clear role, and the safest role for most apprentices is staying clear of the fall zone and following the qualified lift team.

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