Communication
This single action prevents the majority of backing and struck-by incidents when communication breaks down.
What is STOP the equipment immediately until communication is re-established?
This hand signal tells the operator to stop immediately.
What is both hands raised with palms facing forward (or the agreed stop signal)?
Large trucks and equipment have these areas where the operator cannot see.
What are blind spots?
Spotters should always wear this clothing.
What is high-visibility apparel (vest or clothing)?
Who has the final responsibility for operating equipment safely?
Who is the equipment operator?
If you lose sight of your spotter while backing up, you should do this immediately.
What is stop the vehicle or equipment?
Before work begins, the operator and spotter should do this regarding hand signals.
What is review and agree on the signals to be used?
Spotters should avoid standing in this area.
What is directly behind the equipment?
These protect a spotter's feet from heavy equipment hazards.
What are CSA-approved steel toe boots
A spotter should focus on this one task while directing equipment.
What is spotting the equipment?
Spotters should use these to avoid confusing equipment operators.
What are clear, agreed-upon hand signals?
True or False: Every company uses exactly the same hand signals
What is False? Signals should be standardized within the workplace but may vary.
True or False: Mirrors eliminate all blind spots.
What is False?
True or False: A spotter doesn't need PPE if they're only directing traffic.
What is False?
True or False: Spotters should use their phones while directing equipment.
What is False?
This device can improve communication when visibility or distance is limited.
What is a two-way radio?
If the operator can't clearly see the signal, they should do this.
What is stop until communication is restored?
Before backing up, operators should do this even when using a spotter.
What is check mirrors and surroundings?
This protects the spotter from overhead hazards.
What is a hard hat?
If someone enters the work zone unexpectedly, the spotter should do this.
What is signal the operator to stop immediately?
True or False: If you're pretty sure you know what the spotter means, it's okay to keep moving.
What is False? Always stop and clarify.
This is the most dangerous hand signal to ignore.
What is the stop signal?
This is one reason pedestrians should never assume the operator sees them.
What is because blind spots may completely hide them from view?
Name two pieces of PPE a spotter should wear.
What are any two of: high-visibility vest, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection (as required)?
Name three qualities of a good spotter.
What are attentive, clear communicator, knowledgeable, alert, confident, patient, and focused?