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CRANE HAND SIGNALS When should the crane operator follow hand signals? ? A crane operator should always move loads according to the established code of signals, and use a signaler. Hand signals are preferred and commonly used. ? Who can give the hand signals? or Who can be a signaler? a person qualified to give crane signals to the operator, there should be only one designated signaler at a time, if signalers are changing between each other, the one in charge should wear a clearly visible badge of authority, a crane operator should move loads only on signals from one signaler, a crane operator must obey STOP signals no matter who gives it. ? What should you do when in charge of signaling? ? The signaler must: be in clear view of the crane operator, have a clear view of the load and the equipment, keep persons outside the cranes operating area, never direct a load over a person. Hold your hands away from your body so that the operator can clearly see them. If You are in the direction of the sun hold hands to side of body out of shadow Always give signals according to the operators right or left. Do not give more signals than the operator can perform at one time. Use a middle-man to transfer hand signals when you cant see the operator, or a radio. If multiple radios are being used on a jobsite be specific when calling or answering, which crane and what signalman or operator! Do not attempt to signal, hold a radio, and control the load all at once, get more help! Raise the load. Cable up. Index finger points up, hand forearm make a small circular motion.  Swing the boom. Outstretched arm with index finger pointing in the desired direction.  Raise the load slowly. Cable up, slowly. One hand is held flat, palm down, over the other hand which has a pointed index finger making a circular motion under the palm area Raise the boom - Hold the load. Outstretched arm, thumb pointing up, hand opening closing. Lower the load slowly. Cable do