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Comprehensive OSHA Rigger & Signal Person Qualification Training

Learn basic crane limitations and characteristics, rigging inspections, proper rigging methods and OSHA standard method hand signals

Training

Build a Strong Foundation in Essential Knowledge for Rigging and Signaling Safety

Every safe lift begins with proper knowledge. Paradise Crane Consultants’ OSHA Rigger & Signal Person Qualification Training introduces essential concepts for those new to rigging, signalling and other supporting roles on a jobsite.

Silhouette of a signal person in a hard hat guiding a crane hook during rigging training.
Mobile crane performing a critical lift, hoisting stacked metal beams onto a flatbed trailer during a planned heavy rigging operation.

Who Needs This Training?

This is the perfect training for new employees, helpers, laborers, and support staff who interact with cranes or rigging operations. Supervisors and safety managers can also use this training to reinforce a culture of safety among their teams.

Hands-On Skill Development

Learn safe rigging practices and factors that limit capacity, basic crane characteristics and limitations, as well as OSHA standard method hand signals through practical exercises that build real-world confidence.

Risk Management Essentials

Understand standard hand signals, communication techniques, and hazard recognition to reduce accidents, protect crews, and maintain efficient jobsite operations.

Career Advancement Path

This qualification helps build a strong foundation in crane and rigging awareness while helping participants advance their careers through new skills.

Benefits

Why This Training Matters

Comprehensive training that transforms workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Safer Job Sites

Even if you’re not behind the controls, understanding crane operations and knowing how to properly signal a crane greatly reduces the chance of accidents, prevents costly mistakes, and keeps crews safer every day.

Regulatory Compliance

This course equips workers with essential safety knowledge to meet industry and OSHA standards, ensuring compliance and minimizing employer liability on active jobsites.

Professional Development

Build a foundation of crane and rigging awareness that prepares you for advanced training, certification opportunities, and long-term career growth.

Ready to elevate your skills

Lay the groundwork for a safer, more confident career in crane and rigging work. With expert instruction and real-world examples, this course prepares you to contribute safely on any jobsite.

Lift director guiding crane operators during assembly of a lattice boom section at a training yard.

Faqs

Common questions about our basic crane and rigging awareness training.

Is this course for beginners

No, this course is meant for individuals with prior crane rigging and signal experience.

Do I get a certification

Participants receive a rigger and signal person qualification card upon successful course completion. The card validates your training in basic crane and rigging safety for three years before it needs to be renewed.

Course duration

The 16-hour training provides comprehensive coverage of essential crane and rigging safety principles.  Successful completion of the course requires passing one written and one practical exam.

Training prerequisites

Current or prior experience working around cranes, performing rigging, or signaling duties.

Training materials

All necessary training materials, including safety guides and reference documents, are provided during the course.

Need more information

Contact our training team for personalized guidance.