Crane operations Q&A

Which of the following is not a safety measure during crane operation?

• Maintain eye contact at all times

• Crane commander is not trained

• Crane supervisor is to observe for safety breaches

• Crane commander to give clear hand signals

How many types of hand signals are there, as per SAF crane directory?

• 10

• 4

• 8

• 9

Emergency stop = forearm vertical. Forefinger pointing up, move the hand in a small horizontal circle.

• True

• False

Workshop RAWR must be briefed to the personnel before tasking.

• True

• False

What is the hand signal for Bridge towards commander?

• With a full arm, forefinger pointing out, extend arm in the direction the crane should move.

• With both forearms vertical, all fingers extended, move both arms towards your chest.

• Extend both arms to your side and move your hand horizontally to the ground.

• With both forearms crossed and fists clenched at chest level.

During crane operation, the operator and commander must maintain eye contact ____.

• Before operation

• When the load is stationery

• At all times

• After operation

Which of the following are involved in crane operation in the SAF?

• Workshop in charge (WOIC)

• Section Commander

• Crane Commander

• All of the above