2A Hoisting Hand Signals Exam Questions
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Raise Load Vertical With either forearm vertical, forefinger
(Excavator/Backhoe) pointing up, move hand in small
horizontal circle
Lower Load Vertical With either arm extended downward,
(Excavator/Backhoe) forefinger pointing down, move hand in
small horizontal circle
Retract Boom (Telescoping) - One hand, fist in front of chest, thumb
One Hand pointing outward and heel of fist tapping
chest
Move Load in Horizontally With either arm extended, hand raised
(Excavator/Backhoe) and open toward direction of movement,
move hand in required direction
Move Load Out Horizontally With either arm extended, hand raised
(Excavator/Backhoe) and open toward direction of movement,
move hand in direction required
Raise Boom With either arm extended horizontally,
(Excavator/Backhoe) fingers closed, point thumb UPWARD
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Raise Load Vertical With either forearm vertical, forefinger
(Excavator/Backhoe) pointing up, move hand in small
horizontal circle
Lower Load Vertical With either arm extended downward,
(Excavator/Backhoe) forefinger pointing down, move hand in
small horizontal circle
Retract Boom (Telescoping) - One hand, fist in front of chest, thumb
One Hand pointing outward and heel of fist tapping
chest
Move Load in Horizontally With either arm extended, hand raised
(Excavator/Backhoe) and open toward direction of movement,
move hand in required direction
Move Load Out Horizontally With either arm extended, hand raised
(Excavator/Backhoe) and open toward direction of movement,
move hand in direction required
Raise Boom With either arm extended horizontally,
(Excavator/Backhoe) fingers closed, point thumb UPWARD