RSP Signal Person Responsibilities & Communication 5

Question 1

What is the signal person's responsibility regarding the crane's load chart?

Accepted Answer

The signal person must verify all lifts are within the crane's rated capacity

Answer

The signal person must be aware of the crane's rated capacity and should not direct lifts that appear to exceed safe limits.

Question 2

When flagging signals are used instead of hand signals, what color flags are typically used by the signal person?

Accepted Answer

Red and green flags

Answer

ASME standards specify red and green flags for crane flagging signals, with each color corresponding to specific operations.

Question 3

A new crane operator is assigned to a job where signals will be used. Who is responsible for ensuring the operator and signal person use the same signal system?

Accepted Answer

Both the operator and signal person, confirmed before operations begin

Answer

Both the operator and the signal person must mutually confirm and agree on the signal system to be used before any lift begins.

Question 4

What does it mean when a signal person uses the 'emergency stop' signal?

Accepted Answer

Stop all crane movement immediately due to a safety emergency

Answer

The emergency stop signal requires the operator to stop all crane movements immediately regardless of load position.

Question 5

Under which condition may a signal person give signals while not facing the crane operator?

Accepted Answer

When radio communication is being used as the primary signal method

Answer

When radio communication is used, the signal person does not need to face the operator because voice commands replace visual hand signals.

(RSP) Rigger and Signal Person Certification Practice Test

(RSP) Rigger and Signal Person Certification Practice Test

RSP Signal Person Responsibilities & Communication 5