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How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?

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How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Standard crane hand signals for boom vs load (hoist) movement • The difference between signaling to raise the load and to lower the boom at the same time • How circular hand motions are used in crane signals (clockwise vs counterclockwise, up vs down)

💭 Think About

• Which motion of the boom (up or down) makes the hook and load move closer to or farther from the crane? • Look for the option that clearly combines two actions in a single signal: one for the boom, one for the load. • Which choices describe signals commonly used for only boom movement or only hoist (load) movement, rather than both together?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which descriptions involve circular hand motions, and what they usually represent in crane signaling (raising or lowering). • Separate in your mind: boom movement (changes radius) vs hoist movement (raises/lowers the hook). • Before choosing, verify which option clearly indicates both: boom down + load up (raise) in one combined motion.

Question 1 of 27070

How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?

With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.

Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out.

With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.

Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom.

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How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?

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Question 1 of 27070

How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?