What documentation is typically required to perform a crane lift on a job site?

• A. Lift plan, rigging plan, pre-lift inspection records, permits, and personnel qualifications.
• B. Only a lift plan is required if the load is light.
• C. A lift plan and a general safety briefing is sufficient.
• D. No formal documentation is needed if the operator is licensed.

Answer: (C)

Before any crane lift, you need documented, site-specific planning and verification. The lift plan describes how the lift will be performed—the load weight and center of gravity, crane position, swing radius, weather factors, and step-by-step control measures. The rigging plan shows how the load will be secured, what rigging gear is used, and any special rigging configurations. Pre-lift inspection records confirm the crane, slings, hooks, and other gear are in good condition and meet safety requirements. Permits may be required for certain lifts or locations, and personnel qualifications ensure the operator, signalperson, and riggers are trained and authorized for the task. A general safety briefing, while important, does not replace these site-specific documents or address the rigging, equipment condition, and authorization details. So, the full, typical requirement includes these multiple documented elements, not just a lift plan and a general safety briefing.