Clear OSHA Crane Hand Signal Chart - ASME B30.5 Compliant

This safety decal should be applied directly to the crane cab door interior for highly visible operator reference. It can also be mounted on the corner of the cab window glass or windshield where it is readable but does not block the driver's primary line of sight. Alternatively, you can adhere it to a flat surface in the operator station control panel area.

This safety decal is designed for mobile crane machinery configurations. Confirmed compatible equipment types include Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Rough Terrain Cranes, Boom Trucks, and Truck Cranes.

The chart features standard visual diagrams for a variety of crane movements. These include Swing, Stop, Emergency Stop, Travel, Dog Everything, Travel (both tracks), Travel (one track), Extend Boom, Retract Boom, Extend Boom (one hand), Retract Boom (one hand), Hoist, Lower, Use Main Hoist, and Use Whipline.

OSHA regulations and ASME B30.5 standards require hand signal illustrations to be posted conspicuously at the job site or directly on the operating equipment. Utilizing this ASME B30.5 compliant decal ensures your site complies with mandatory visual communication guidelines for crane operations.

Yes, this decal is fully compatible with Crawler Cranes. It includes specific tracked-vehicle signaling instructions, such as 'Travel (Both Tracks)' and 'Travel (One Track),' to ensure clear direction for crawler operators.

This mobile crane chart illustrates standardized signals including Hoist, Lower, Swing, Stop, and Emergency Stop. It also details specialized maneuvers such as Dog Everything, boom extension and retraction, and selecting the main hoist or whipline.

Yes, posting standardized hand signals is required on job sites using mobile cranes to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and ASME B30.5 safety standards. This decal acts as the required visual reference, ensuring signal persons and operators communicate with identical, approved symbols.

No, this safety chart is designed specifically for mobile and locomotive crane operations under ASME B30.5 standards. Overhead or gantry cranes require separate signal sets and must follow different regulatory standards.

The best locations are directly on the interior of the crane cab door or on a flat surface in the control panel area. It can also be applied to the corner of the windshield or cab window, provided it does not obstruct the operator's primary line of sight.

The 'Dog Everything' hand signal instructs the operator to temporarily hold all crane functions, set the brakes, and secure the load in its current position. This command is vital when operations must be paused safely without lowering the hook.

While both commands halt crane movement, they communicate different levels of urgency. The standard 'Stop' signal is used for routine, controlled halts in crane movement, whereas 'Emergency Stop' commands an immediate, rapid halt of all crane functions to prevent an imminent accident.

No, this chart is intended as an on-site reference tool and does not replace proper training and certification. All signal persons must be fully trained and certified in accordance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.