Who is allowed to have their body parts outside of the suspended personnel platform during hoisting and lowering operations?

In the context of hoisting and lowering operations, signal persons are specifically designated for communication and safety coordination. They play a critical role in ensuring that movements of the suspended personnel platform are conducted safely. Allowing the signal person to have their body part outside of the suspended platform is permissible because their position is crucial for maintaining visibility and direct communication with the operator, ensuring the safety of the hoisting operation.

While master riggers, qualified persons, and craft workers may hold important roles in the rigging operations, their responsibilities primarily focus on securing, operating, or managing the overall rigging equipment and personnel. The protocol establishes that only the signal person can have parts of their body outside the platform to prevent unnecessary risks during hoisting activities. By having a designated person to perform this role, it limits exposure to potential hazards while maintaining essential lines of communication.