Whether you need to install a business sign or move heavy construction materials on your property, a crane rental is a helpful solution. This piece of industrial equipment can make many projects more manageable. Once you reserve the necessary equipment, take these steps to ensure the job is completed safely and seamlessly. 

A Safety Guide for Renting a Crane 

1. Confirm the Scope of the Job

In order to send out the appropriate machinery, the crane rental company will need to know precisely what you need to lift and how high it must be raised to complete the job. This will ensure they supply a crane with adequate capacity, travel, and lift. It will also ensure that the supplier sends the required slings, ropes, and hardware to the job site. 

2. Determine All Signals in Advance 

Devise clear and unambiguous signals for communication and confirm them with the crane operator before getting started. Excluding the signal for “stop,” only one member of your team should use these hand gestures to communicate with the operator when the crane is in motion. This will help avoid confusion and miscommunication. If the signaler is using a radio, make sure he or she is familiar with all the device’s functions prior to getting started. 

3. Clear the Area

Evaluate the path of the load several days before the crane arrives, and remove all potential obstructions. On the day of the project, cordon off the area, and only allow those who will be assisting on-site.

Provide each team member with essential safety gear, like hard hats and eye protection, and make sure they know to listen to the operator and stay out of the way whenever a load is hoisted or lowered.

For reliable crane rentals that are accompanied by highly trained operators, turn to Louisville Sign, Co. This company is based in Mount Washington, KY, and is proud to serve clients within a 100-mile radius of Louisville. Their equipment can handle jobs up to 85 feet high. They also offer monument signs, electronic message centers, neon signs, and parking lot lighting. To reserve a crane rental, reach out on their website. Call (502) 957-2161 for more information about their services.