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Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d461c7

To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?

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Question 1 of 27070

To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe lifting practices during hoisting operations • Manufacturer’s rated capacity of lifting gear and slings • Why hands‑on contact with a suspended load is dangerous

💭 Think About

• Which option directly addresses preventing mechanical overload or failure of the lifting system? • Which options might actually introduce additional hazards, like pinch points, crushed hands, or uncontrolled movement? • In real-world operations, what is the primary technical limit you must always respect when using hoists, cranes, or lifting gear?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that suggests keeping personnel in contact with, or directly under, a suspended load. • Identify which choice matches standard safety policies about never exceeding rated capacity of lifting gear. • Consider whether the option prevents equipment failure or just deals with what to do after a lift is already in progress.

Question 1 of 27070

To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?

Keep a load on the hoist until all personnel are finished working.

Set the load on a movable dolly when transportation may be needed.

Have one man keep a hand on the load to steady it.

Insure that the lifting gear capacity is not exceeded.

Question 1 / 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d461c7

Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d461c7

To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?

Back

Question 1 of 27070

To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe lifting practices during hoisting operations • Manufacturer’s rated capacity of lifting gear and slings • Why hands‑on contact with a suspended load is dangerous