Which lifting method uses slings and attachments to secure the load?

• A. Dynamic lifting
• B. Free lifting
• C. Rigged lifting
• D. Manual lifting

Answer: (C)

Rigging is about preparing the load with slings, shackles, hooks, and other attachments to form a secure lifting connection to the crane. When the load needs to be held safely and balanced, you don’t lift it by grabbing it directly; you connect it through slings and hardware so the force is distributed and the load remains stable during the lift. This approach is chosen especially for awkward or heavy items that don’t have built-in lifting points or that require careful balance, so the rigging setup provides the proper load path from the load to the crane hook.

Dynamic lifting, by contrast, is about how the load behaves during movement and can involve changing speeds and forces; free lifting means the load is lifted directly by the hook without dedicated rigging, and manual lifting is performed by people without a crane.