How can you identify a potential obstruction in the lift path?

• A. Listen for creaking sounds to detect hidden obstacles.
• B. Inspect for overhead obstacles, doors, tunnels, or restricted spaces; adjust path or stop to clear.
• C. Rely on weather conditions to determine if the path is clear.
• D. Assume the path is clear if no visible obstacles are present.

Answer: (B)

Proactively checking the route before moving is essential. You look for overhead obstacles, doors, tunnels, or restricted spaces along the planned lift path and then adjust the route or stop to clear anything found. This ensures you account for fixed structures, temporary work areas, or access limits that could collide with the load or crane, and it gives you a chance to establish safe clearance with spotters or the operator if needed. Relying on sounds can miss hazards, and weather tells you nothing about physical obstructions in the path. Assuming the path is clear when nothing visible is present is unsafe because hidden or temporary obstacles can still be in the way.