Rigging gear should be inspected:

Rigging gear should be inspected:

• A. Prior to each lift and at intervals during use
• B. Only at the start of the shift
• C. Only after a failure occurs
• D. Only for new gear

Answer: (A)

Rigging gear must be inspected before each lift and periodically during use because damage and wear can develop during handling and operation that isn’t always visible until under load. A pre-lift check verifies the gear is fit for the immediate task, while checks during use catch progressive wear, deformation, cracks, corrosion, or misalignment that could lead to a failure. If anything is found defective, the gear should be removed from service and repaired or disposed of. Relying only on new gear or on inspections after a failure isn’t enough to keep lifting operations safe.

Rigging gear must be inspected before each lift and periodically during use because damage and wear can develop during handling and operation that isn’t always visible until under load. A pre-lift check verifies the gear is fit for the immediate task, while checks during use catch progressive wear, deformation, cracks, corrosion, or misalignment that could lead to a failure. If anything is found defective, the gear should be removed from service and repaired or disposed of. Relying only on new gear or on inspections after a failure isn’t enough to keep lifting operations safe.