Attention gestures

Clear communication. A big difference.

How can you catch the attention of your colleagues? And how can you warn them of dangerous situations? We will go through all the warning signs with you and demonstrate them briefly.

Attention / help !!!

This gesture is made with a swaying motion with the left or right arm above the head. The palm of the hand is open and facing forward. This is accompanied loudly and clearly shouting hey-hey-hey!!!

You

This gesture is made with the right or left hand, with the index finger pointing at a person.

Look!!!

This gesture is made with the right or left hand, with the index and middle fingers pointing at the eyes.

In front of you!!!

This gesture is made by making back and forth motions with both outstretched arms and hands, with forward-pointing index fingers.

Behind you

Back and forth motions are carried out backwards from the elbows with both arms, with the hands clenched into fists and the thumbs protruding forward.

Beneath you!!!

This gesture is made by making and up and down motions along the body with both arms and hands with extended index fingers.

Above you.

This gesture is made by moving 2 arms and hands up and down with index fingers pointing above.

RIght!!!

This gesture is made by using a stretched out hand and index finger to repeatedly point to the left.

left!!!

This gesture is made by using a stretched out hand and index finger to repeatedly point to the right.

Call 112 for the fire service!!!

These are two gestures. Firstly, the calling gesture. Secondly, the right hand with stretched out index finger is used to make circular movements above the head.

Call 112 for the police!!!

These are two gestures. Firstly, the calling gesture. Secondly, the right hand with stretched out index finger is used to make circular movements above the head.

Call 112 for an ambulance!!!

These are two gestures. Firstly, the calling gesture, where the hand is held by the ear with a spread out pinky finger and thumb. Secondly, the hospital gesture.

He! He! He!

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