Crane Signals and Clear Communication are Critical to Job-Site Safety
Clear and consistent communication is essential on any project. When cranes are involved, communication is critical to overall job safety, production and project completion. Shadow Crane Solutions offers you an understanding of the importance of clear signals, quality communication equipment and training of personnel.
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Although this video is humorous, it demonstrates how easily communication can be misunderstood with deep consequences. Communication can be impeded by language or cultural barriers and confusing and inconsistent signals, as well as the lack of clear or non-existent audio communication.
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Safely getting the job done is important to both crane operator and signal person, and it takes communication. There is a line in the movie "Cool Hand Luke" that goes, "What we've got here is failure to communicate!" . . . |
Click on image to connect to article, "Better Communication Methods Reduce Risk on the Job," by John Egnatz for Crane & Rigging Hotline