8-hour refresher training course on crane operatorsafety.The testing of crane operators is the directresponsibility of the crane certifying officer. The cranecertifying officer may be assisted in administering aperformance test by the crane test director. Theequipment officer is normally responsible for the dutiesof the crane certifying officer and is designated inwriting by the commanding officer. The cranecertifying officer designates in writing the crane testdirector and all crane test personnel. Crane license isissued on the Construction Equipment OperatorLicense, NAVFAC 11260/2, and will indicate the make,model, capacity, and the attachments the operator isqualified to operate.SignalmanThe signalman is part of the crane crew and isresponsible to the operator to give signals for lifting,swinging, and lowering loads. A signalman should be aqualified seasoned crane operator. Not only does thesignalman give signals for handling loads but thesignalman can visually observe what the operatorcannot see from the operator’s cab. For example, duringa lift the signalman should make a visual check of thefollowing:1. The load hook is centered over the center ofbalance of the load, as the weight is being lifted by thecrane.2. The boom deflection does not exceed the safeload radius.3. All the rigging gear is straight and not causingdamage to itself or the load.4. During a lift with a lattice boom crane, check theboom suspension system and boom hoist reeving toensure proper operation.5. Check the hook block and boom tip sheavesreeving to ensure proper operation.6. Check the stability of the outriggers especiallywhen swinging from one quadrant of operation toanother.NOTE: On some cranes, the capacity of the cranechanges when swinging from the rear quadrant toover-the-side quadrant.7. Use tag lines and tag line handlers to prevent theload from swinging or twisting.12-21WARNINGAllowing personnel to control a load by theuse of hands puts them in great danger shouldthe load fall or some unexpted mishap occurs.8. Signal only to lift the load high enough to clearany obstacles.9. ALWAYS have eye-to-eye contact with thecrane operator.The crane operator depends on thesignalman to lift, swing, and lower a load safely.The signalman must also know the load weightbeing lifted and the radius and capacity of the crane. Thebasic hand signals used throughout the NCF are inappendix IV of this TRAMAN. Only one person givessignals to the operator.The only time anyone elseshould give a signal is for an EMERGENCY STOP.RiggerThe rigger or riggers are responsible to the operatorfor properly attaching the rigging gear to the load.Rigging can be an extremely dangerous job if notproperly performed.Safety gear, such as hard hats,steel-toed shoes, gloves, and any other personal safetyclothing needed, must be worn.Riggers and signalman must work closely togetherafter the load is rigged. The signalman visually checksfor proper rigging that the operator cannot visually seefrom the operator’s cab. Once the rigging is approved,then the load can be signaled to be lifted.NOTE: The operator has the final approval on anylift and has the ultimate responsibility for the crane liftand safety.OperatorThe operator pulls the levers on the crane and isdirectly responsible for the crane, the load rigging, andthe lifts performed. You must know the crane, how tooperate it, how it responds under loaded and unloadedconditions, proper rigging procedures, and signaling.You must be able to set the crane up properly for lifts,always keeping in mind that safety comes first andproduction second.CRANE OPERATOR’S DAILYINSPECTIONBefore a crane is operated or transported, itmust be thoroughly inspected by the operator. The
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