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A crane is lifting a load of blocks over the area where you need to walk to get to your work.

What should you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Wait, or go another way, so you never walk under the load
  2. B. Walk under it quickly while it is still
  3. C. Walk under it, as long as you are wearing your safety helmet
  4. D. Wave to the crane driver and then walk under it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. Never walk or stand under a suspended load. If it falls, or something drops from it, you could be killed. Keep out of the lifting area.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A load can slip or drop at any moment, even when it looks still.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. A safety helmet won't protect you from a falling load of blocks.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Waving doesn't make it safe. The driver may not see you, and the load could still fall.

Explanation

Never walk or work under a suspended load. Keep out of lifting areas unless you are part of the lift.

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