Specifications

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3.6.6 Signalling to several vehicles
During jobs requiring several vehicles, make signals normally known by all staff engaged. Moreover, appoint a person to give
signals and to co-ordinate the work area.
 ATTENTION
Ensure the following conditions before starting to operate:
- Make sure that the operator and the signalman know the hand signals in order to interact with each other
- Make sure that all staff follows the instructions given by the person assigned to signalling.
- The signalman must be easily identifi able by the vehicle operator.
- The signalman must wear or grip one or more suitable elements of recognition, such as jacket, helmet, sleeves, wrist bands,
signalling disks.
- The elements of recognition must be in a bright colour, preferably unique, and used only by the signalman.
Movement Meaning Description
Start - Caution - Taking control Both arms extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.
Stop - Interruption - End of
movement
The right arm faces upwards with the palm facing forwards.
Danger - Stop - Emergency stop Both arms upwards.
End of the operations Both hands are clasped at chest height.
Raise
The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and
slowly makes a circle.
Lower
The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards
and slowly makes a circle.