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A simple radio routine turned a risky lift into a smooth one
I was hoisting some big concrete panels with limited visibility. We decided to confirm every move on the radio, and it made the whole operation safer. How do you handle communication when you can't see the load well?
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phoenix6257mo ago
Solid example from @tylermurray. But hand signals won't work if you can't see them. Radios are key when sight is bad. Like in fog or behind walls, voice commands keep things safe. On a site last year, we skipped hand signals and used radios only. It stopped a near miss with a steel beam.
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tylermurray7mo ago
Limited visibility is no joke. We had a crane operator once working in heavy fog, and he made us use hand signals WITH walkie talkies as backup for every single inch. Felt over the top until we realized he couldn't see the spotters past the first floor. That extra step saved a window frame.
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