Which steps help prevent tipped or unstable loads during transit on a crane?

• A. Move the load quickly to finish early
• B. Remove rigging to simplify movement
• C. Increase the load height to avoid contact
• D. Use proper rigging, secure the load, use taglines to prevent swing, keep the load low and centered, and ensure ground clearance and outriggers are set

Answer: (D)

Preventing tipped or unstable loads during crane transit hinges on controlling how the load is attached and carried. Using proper rigging and securing the load ensures nothing shifts as the crane moves. Taglines give ground personnel a way to guide and stop the load from swinging, which protects nearby people and objects. Keeping the load low and centered reduces the tipping moment by lowering the center of gravity and balancing the load over the crane’s base. Ensuring ground clearance and that outriggers are fully set on solid ground expands the crane’s stability footprint, helping prevent tipping or contact with obstacles. Moving quickly introduces dangerous dynamic forces that can surge the load and crane; removing rigging removes critical containment and control; and raising the load height increases the center of gravity, making tipping far more likely. Following these steps is the safest and most effective way to keep loads stable during transit.