What are the standard hand signals for communicating with a crane operator?

Hoist Up: Forearm vertical, index finger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Lower (Hoist Down): Arm extended downward, index finger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. Swing: Arm extended horizontally, point finger in direction of swing of boom. Stop: Arm extended horizontally, palm down, move arm rapidly back and forth. Emergency Stop: Both arms extended horizontally, palms down, move both arms rapidly back and forth.

[' Hoist Up: Forearm vertical, index finger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Lower (Hoist Down): Arm extended downward, index finger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. Swing: Arm extended horizontally, point finger in direction of swing of boom. Stop: Arm extended horizontally, palm down, move arm rapidly back and forth. Emergency Stop: Both arms extended horizontally, palms down, move both arms rapidly back and forth.']

Stop if

• Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

Check

• Hoist Up: Forearm vertical, index finger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Lower (Hoist Down): Arm extended downward, index finger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. Swing: Arm extended horizontally, point f

Steps

• Stop and verify the approved detail, manufacturer instructions, foreman direction, and project specs before touching it.
• Hoist Up: Forearm vertical, index finger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Lower (Hoist Down): Arm extended downward, index finger pointing down, move hand in small...

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