Certification: Signal Person Assessment

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The purpose of this assessment is to determine the
proficiency level for a Signal Person who is proficient in
the performance of hand and verbal signals. This person
ideally holds a crane certification, and this is an
additional certification to demonstrate their skills. Their
comprehensive knowledge base encompasses:
Hand signals as required by ASME B30.2, ASME
B30.3, ASME B30.5, and ASME B30.6
Specific knowledge of crane operations
Basic understanding of equipment operation and
limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in
side loading, swinging and stopping loads, and boom
deflection from hoisting loads.
Know and understand the relevant requirements of
OSHA 1926.1419 through 1926.1422 and 1926.1428.
Crushing zone.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.