CODE OF VIRGINIA CRANE OPERATIONS (§ 45.1-161.239) A crane operator shall at all times during any hazardous crane operation maintain visual or auditory communication with all persons involved in the crane operation. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 45-85.7; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-36; 1978, c. 729; 1994, c. 28.