If you work a lot by yourself, there should not be any argument at all.  Your safety and the safety of anyone surrounding your crane is THE most important thing.  Operating a crane remotely has all the advantages and more: 1. You are going (walking, never riding) with the load to it’s final spot. You have full control over the load and a clear view of where it needs to be.  Thus ensuring true “safe” delivery of the load being handled. If anything were to happen to the crane truck by whatever means, you are not standing beside the truck, you are far enough away.  Yes always take precautions, do site analysis, use proper stabilizer pads, test the ground for