Hoisted Loads
Never stand or walk under this.
What is a suspended (hoisted) load?
This control is listed to prevent struck/caught hazards by separating people from danger areas.
What is erecting/maintaining/obeying barricades (physical barriers)?
The operator must see you before you enter this area.
What is the work zone or travel path around equipment?
This area keeps people safe from a dropped or swinging load.
What is a (drop zone / Impact Zone / Danger Barricaded Zone).
Standing between equipment and a wall is this type of hazard.
What is a line of fire (pinch/crush point)?
This is an area the operator cannot see.
What is a blind spot?
This plan is required for higher-risk lifts to ensure controls are in place.
What is a lift plan (or critical lift plan)?
These must be set up and followed to keep people out of danger areas.
What are barricades?
You should stay out of this area where equipment or loads could strike you.
What is the danger zone (or load impact area, travel path)?
These help control a load and prevent it from swinging.
What are tag lines?
This must be confirmed before working on equipment to prevent sudden movement or release.
What is verifying zero (or absence of) energy?
Only this type of person is allowed to operate equipment.
What is a qualified/authorized operator?
This must be planned and controlled so the load never travels over people or equipment.
What is the load or travel path?
Before starting work, you should think about where this will go if something fails.
What is the load, tool, equipment, or energy?
You should never be in this position between equipment and another object.
What is the line of fire / pinch point between equipment and an object?