Question 58 GLI02 - Mate of Unlimited Tonnage

The Correct Answer is D **Explanation for why option D ("All the above") is correct:** Option D is correct because all three individual statements (A, B, and C) are fundamental safety requirements and best practices essential for ensuring the safety, stability, and integrity of crane cargo operations, personnel, and equipment. Since A, B, and C are all true statements regarding safe crane operations, "All the above" is the appropriate choice. **Explanation for why the individual options are technically correct statements (and thus contribute to D being the final answer):** * **A) Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift.** This is a mandatory safety step. The integrity and proper labeling (SWL) of lifting points (lugs, shackles, slings, etc.) must be verified to ensure they can safely handle the load and prevent catastrophic failure during the lift. * **B) Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport.** If cargo shifts inside a container or vehicle while being lifted, the center of gravity changes unpredictably, which can cause the load to swing violently, potentially leading to instability, damage, or accidents. Proper securing is vital. * **C) Never exceed crane manufacturer's limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.** The Safe Working Load (SWL) specified by the manufacturer is the absolute maximum load the equipment is designed to handle safely. Exceeding this limit jeopardizes the structural integrity of the jib and crane, risking mechanical failure. **Explanation for why Options A, B, and C (as standalone answers) are functionally "incorrect" choices for this multiple-choice question format:** While statements A, B, and C are individually true facts, selecting any one of them (A, B, or C) as the final answer would be incorrect because it ignores the other equally true and critical safety statements provided in the options. Since all three statements must be acknowledged as true, D is the only comprehensive answer.