Worker's Safety Handbook for Rigger and Signalman - Workplace ...
Worker's Safety Handbook for Rigger and Signalman - Workplace ...
Worker's Safety Handbook for Rigger and Signalman - Workplace ...
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Preface<br />
This h<strong>and</strong>book serves as a workplace safety <strong>and</strong> health<br />
resource <strong>for</strong> workers who are involved in work activities<br />
involving lifting equipment such as cranes. The <strong>Rigger</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Signalman</strong> h<strong>and</strong>book highlights general safety pointers to<br />
ensure safe lifting operations. This h<strong>and</strong>book was developed<br />
to assist the <strong>Rigger</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Signalman</strong> to better underst<strong>and</strong> their<br />
roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities, show examples of good <strong>and</strong> bad<br />
practices <strong>for</strong> loading <strong>and</strong> rigging, per<strong>for</strong>m basic inspection<br />
of lifting equipments such as hooks, shackles <strong>and</strong> wire ropes,<br />
adhere to good communication practices, <strong>and</strong> recognise crane<br />
h<strong>and</strong> signals.<br />
1. Proper Attire <strong>for</strong> <strong>Rigger</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Signalman</strong><br />
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)<br />
Put on the proper attire <strong>and</strong> PPE at all times<br />
Helmet<br />
Identification<br />
Tag<br />
Helmet<br />
Identification<br />
Tag<br />
This h<strong>and</strong>book is produced <strong>for</strong> education <strong>and</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mational<br />
purposes by the National Crane <strong>Safety</strong> Task<strong>for</strong>ce <strong>and</strong> <strong>Workplace</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> Health Council <strong>and</strong> serves as a reference <strong>for</strong><br />
good practices.<br />
Reflective<br />
Vest<br />
<strong>Safety</strong><br />
Boots<br />
Gloves<br />
Reflective<br />
Vest<br />
<strong>Safety</strong><br />
Boots<br />
Gloves<br />
Figure 1: <strong>Signalman</strong> attire<br />
Figure 2: <strong>Rigger</strong> attire<br />
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