What must be done if one of the seven required safety devices fails during a lift?

• A. Continue the lift with caution
• B. Bring the operation to a safe halt until the component can be repaired
• C. Continue but replace the device with a spare temporarily
• D. Notify the site supervisor after completing the lift

Answer: (B)

When a safety device that protects the crane and workers fails, you must treat the lift as unsafe and stop. These devices are there to prevent dangerous situations like uncontrolled movement, overloads, or unexpected load drops. If one isn’t working, the crane cannot be trusted to operate safely, so the lift must be halted and the fault repaired or replaced before any further movement.

Continue only after the device is repaired and proven to function correctly, following the proper inspection and test procedures. Relying on caution, using a temporary spare, or finishing the lift and dealing with the issue afterward defeats the purpose of the safety device and introduces serious risk.