Safety Manual for Overhead Crane Operators

The signals given to an operator must conform to table 1 below. Table 1. Standard Hand Signals For Controlling Overhead. And Gantry Cranes. HOIST. With forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circle LOWER. With arm extended downward, forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circle. BRIDGE TRAVEL. ................
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