Hand Signalling Regulations - Poster - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

This safety poster covers essential information and advice relating to Hand Signaling.

The poster shows illustrations of popular hand signals used on construction sites and gives details of their meanings:
DANGER - Emergency stop. Both arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards.
START - Attention, Start of command. Both arms are extended horizontally with the palm facing forward
STOP - Interruption, End of movement. The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards
END - End of operation. 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 forward and slowly makes a circle.
VERTICAL DISTANCE - The hands indicate the relevant distance
MOVE FORWARDS - Both arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the forearms make slow movements towards the body.
MOVE BACKWARDS - Both arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body.
RIGHT - The right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right.
LEFT - The left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left.
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE - The hands indicate the relevant distance.

Miscellaneous Products / Materials

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Rigid Plastic: Lightweight, gloss white PVC with high impact strength. Suitable for both internal and external safety signs. Easily drilled for wall fixing.