Heavy Equipment Spotter






A spotter is a person at the job site trained to direct heavy equipment operators who are attempting to maneuver when they do not have full view of the working area and hazards. This safety topic reviews when a heavy equipment spotter is recommended, the responsibilities of a spotter, how spotters and equipment operators should work together, and common hand signals spotters may use.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Heavy Equipment Spotter, Construction, Industry

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Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews when a heavy equipment spotter is recommended, the responsibilities of a spotter, how spotters and equipment operators should work together, and common hand signals spotters may use.