Where are pinch-point hazards commonly found around crane jibs and rigging?

• A. Pinch points between hook, block, and load
• B. Between operator seat and control panel
• C. Between outriggers and ground
• D. Inside the cab windows

Answer: (A)

Pinch-point hazards around crane jibs and rigging show up where the moving parts of the hoisting system can close in on a body part. The most common scenario is between the hook, the block, and the load as lifting operations start, stop, or change direction. When the load is being raised, lowered, or shifted, the hook and block move relative to the load, and fingers or hands placed near these moving parts can be crushed or caught. This is exactly why keeping hands clear of the hook, block, and load during lifting and using tag lines or other load-control methods is essential.

The other locations described don’t represent pinch points tied to the crane’s hoisting and rigging movement. A space between the operator seat and control panel is an ergonomic cab issue, not a rigging pinch point. The area between outriggers and ground relates to stability and ground contact, not the moving hook/block/ring components. Inside the cab windows isn’t a pinch point from the rigging perspective.