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Hand signals for tower crane operations

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If hand signals are used between a signaller and the operator of a tower crane to control hoisting operations, the

following signals should be used:

TG 08-0

STOP   HOIST 

TROLLEY OUT 

 DOG (STOP) EVERYTHING

 LOWER

TROLLEY IN SWING

 Arm extended, point in

direction of swing of boom.

Clasp hands in front of body.

 Arm extended, palm down, move hand horizontal. With forearm vertical, finger 

 pointing up, move hand in

 small horizontal circles.

 Both fists in front of body,

with thumbs pointing 

outward.

With arm extended down,

move forefinger; pointing 

down, move hand in circles.

 Both fists in front of body,

with thumbs pointing 

toward each other.

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