Revision question · Vehicle loading

Your lorry has a crane fitted. You're loading very heavy items. What should you do when you feel that the ropes or straps may break?

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Reposition the load

Stop the lift and have suitable rated lifting accessories selected under the lifting plan

Tie two straps together

Continue loading carefully

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Stop the lift and have suitable rated lifting accessories selected under the lifting planThis was the right answer

A suspected failing sling makes the lift unsafe. Stop and make the situation safe under the competent lifting plan; use appropriate examined lifting accessories. Do not improvise with joined straps, extra ropes or ordinary load-securing chains and tensioners.

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Stop an unsafe lift and use the planned rated equipmentReviewed guidance summary · A suspected failing lifting sling calls for stopping the lift, not substituting ordinary load-restraint tensioners.

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