What is the purpose of a pre-lift meeting?

• A. Choose the next job site.
• B. Schedule maintenance tasks.
• C. Review the lift plan, roles, hazards, and ensure all personnel understand the plan.
• D. Test the crane controls.

Answer: (C)

The purpose of a pre-lift meeting is to ensure everyone involved in the lift shares a clear picture of what will happen. It brings the operator, riggers, signal persons, spotters, and other site personnel together to review the lift plan, confirm each person’s role, identify hazards, and verify that everyone understands and agrees on the steps, communication methods, and emergency procedures. This shared understanding reduces the chance of miscommunication during the lift and helps keep the operation safe.

Other options describe tasks that aren’t about planning and coordinating the lift itself. Choosing the next job site is project planning, scheduling maintenance tasks is about upkeep, and testing crane controls is part of equipment checks, not the briefing that aligns the crew for a specific lift.