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Appendix 2 : Signals when using a crane
If you cannot see the load properly, someone else should give you
signals. This appendix gives a number of the standard signals.
!NOTE
Have the person giving the signal stand facing you as far as possible.
The speed of the hand and arm movements indicate at what speed the
crane movement should be made.
Lift
Rotate the fist about the wrist,
with the arm raised at an oblique angle.
Lower
With the arm outstretched, move the hand
energetically up and down.
If necessary, the entire arm may be moved.
Stop all crane movements
Also : hold the load in position
Raise the open hand, with the palm clearly
visible, and the arm to shoulder height.
Keep the hand still.
Emergency stop for all movements by the crane.
Raise the hands and the arms to an oblique
angle.
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