Crane
Is a Signal Person the Same as a Rigger?
A signal person and a rigger are two different OSHA-defined roles on a crane lift. Here's what each one actually does, and whether one person can hold both.
7 min read · Updated Oct 2026
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NCCCO Signal Person Demand Rises as Crane Work Expands
Over the past three years, I've watched the telecom infrastructure sector experience unprecedented growth in crane-dependent projects. The numbers tell a c...
12 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Crane
Signal Person Certification Online: Fast Track Your Career on Crane and Tower Crews
After 12+ years in telecom and construction, I've watched the industry transform. What hasn't changed: signal persons are irreplaceable. What has changed d...
9 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Crane
Signal Person Hand Signals: Complete OSHA-Required Training Guide
In the telecommunications and tower construction industry, clear communication isn't just important—it's a matter of safety. When workers are positioned at...
5 min read · Updated Jun 2026
Crane
Signal Person Fatalities on Construction Sites: Industry Response and New Safety Rules
The telecommunications construction industry faces a critical safety challenge: signal person fatalities continue to impact job sites across North America....
4 min read · Updated Jun 2026
Crane
How to Become a Signal Person: Steps, Cost and Time
Signal person training and certification represent critical qualifications in the construction and heavy equipment industries. A certified signal person se...
6 min read · Updated Jun 2026
Crane
Signal Person Duties in Crane Operations Under OSHA 1926.1419
Signal person training is a critical component of workplace safety on construction sites and telecom tower projects. Under OSHA regulations, specifically 2...
7 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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