A hoisting zone is under active lifting, and workers walk beneath suspended loads. What is the safest response?
Correct Answer
A) Keep workers out from under loads.
Workers should be kept out from under suspended loads because of struck-by and crushing hazards.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Workers should be kept out from under suspended loads because of struck-by and crushing hazards.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Let workers pass quickly.
Let workers pass quickly. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the hoisting safety exposure being tested.
Option C: Use hard hats as the only control.
Use hard hats as the only control. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the hoisting safety exposure being tested.
Option D: Signal only after the load swings.
Signal only after the load swings. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the hoisting safety exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Hoisting Safety lock for Coordinating Material: kept is the harm, suspended is the guard.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Hoisting safety from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 hoisting and suspended-load safety concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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