Page:The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (uksi 19960341 en).pdf/15

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Meaning Description Illustration
A. General signals
START
Attention
Start of Command
both arms are extended horizontally with the palms facing forwards.
STOP
Interruption
End of movement
the right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards.
END
of the operation
both hands are clasped at chest height.
B. Vertical movements
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.
VERTICAL DISTANCE the hands indicate the relevant distance.
C. Horizontal Movements
MOVE FORWARDS both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body.

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