If a lift would exceed the crane's load chart limits, what should you do?

• A. Ignore
• B. Bypass chart
• C. Stop lifting and re-plan within limits
• D. Increase speed

Answer: (C)

Crane load charts define the safe lifting capacity for a given setup, including boom length, radius, attachments, and counterweights. If the planned lift would push you beyond that capacity, you must stop and re-plan so the load stays within the chart’s limits. That re-plan might involve reducing the payload, changing the rigging or configuration (like shortening the boom or tightening the radius), or selecting a crane with greater capacity or splitting the lift into multiple, smaller moves. Dynamics such as wind and sway can temporarily increase the load, so the chart’s limits are there to protect against real-world conditions. Ignoring, bypassing, or trying to speed through the lift without staying within limits is unsafe and must be avoided.