Who approves a lift plan?

• A. The crane operator
• B. A competent person or supervisor
• C. The client
• D. The safety officer

Answer: (B)

The plan for a lift is authorized by someone who has both the authority to approve work and the knowledge to verify all safety controls are in place. A competent person prepares the lift plan, laying out hazards, rigging, crane setup, load weight and limits, the planned path, site conditions, weather considerations, exclusion zones, and the emergency procedures. The actual approval is given by a supervisor or another competent person who has the authority to authorize the lift and ensure that the plan is feasible with the available resources and safety safeguards. The crane operator implements the plan but does not approve it. The client may require or review the work, but they don’t typically hold the formal approval authority. The safety officer can review for compliance, but the official sign-off comes from the competent person or supervisor designated to approve the lift.