How do you signal to pause an action, or "dog everything"?

Clasping your hands in front of your body is the recognized signal to indicate a pause in operations, often referred to as "dog everything." This signal is simple and clear, allowing operators and crew members to quickly understand that all actions should be halted immediately. Proper signaling is crucial in maintaining safety and communication on a job site, preventing potential accidents or injuries that could occur if operations were to continue while someone needed to pause them.

Other signals may communicate different intentions or actions, but the clasped hands specifically denote a pause, ensuring that everyone involved is on the same page regarding the operation's status. This reinforces the importance of maintaining consistent and universally understood signals in lifting operations.