🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe operation of hoisting gear and lifting appliances • How off-center or twisted loads affect stability and control • Pre-use inspection items for ropes, hooks, and blocks

💭 Think About

• Think about what could cause the load to swing, spin, or drop unexpectedly during the hoist • Which issues might not be obvious at first glance but can quickly become dangerous once the load is off the deck? • Ask yourself if these checks are independent or if they all relate to the same safety goal for lifting operations

✅ Before You Answer

• Check whether rope condition and arrangement (kinks, twists, fouling) affect how smoothly the load will travel • Consider if the hook position over the load influences balance and the chance of swinging or tipping • Decide if standard safe lifting procedures typically require only one of these checks or all of them before starting a lift