Overhead Crane Practice Test

What should be done with any attached load before leaving a crane cab unattended?

1. Secure the load with safety chains

2. Attach a warning sign

3. Ensure the load is landed

4. Lower the load to the ground

The correct answer is: Ensure the load is landed

Ensuring that the load is landed before leaving a crane cab unattended is essential for safety and stability. When a load is properly landed, it is placed securely on the ground or a designated surface, preventing any potential for it to shift, fall, or create hazards while the operator is away. This action minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries that could occur if the crane were to be accidentally activated or if there were any unexpected movements. In contrast, securing a load with safety chains or attaching warning signs are measures that might be taken under different circumstances but do not address the core issue of leaving the load in an unstable or elevated position. Lowering the load to the ground is a critical step that leads to a secure position but merely lowering it without ensuring it is fully landed and stable may not provide the same level of safety. Therefore, confirming that the load is fully landed is the most reliable way to ensure safety before leaving the crane unattended.